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INDEX  OF  FIRST  LINES. 


HYMN  PAGE 

A  few  more  years  shall  roll 28  11 

Abide  with  me  ;  fast  falls  the  eventide 335  85 

Alleluia,  not  as  orphans. 541  160 

Alleluia,  risen  Lord 616  250 

Alleluia,  song  of  sweetness 430  108 

All  glory,  laud  and  honour 72  24 

All  naif  the  power  of  Jesus'  name 424  104 

All  praise  to  Thee,  my  God,  this  night 333  -4 

All  ye  who  seek  for  sure  relief 378  96 

Almighty  Father,  bless  the  Word 166  51 

Angels,  roll  the  rock  away 101  31 

Arm  these  Thy  soldiers,  mighty  Lord 242  70 

Around  the  throne  of  God  a  band 622  259 

Art  thou  weary,  art  thou  languid 514  139 

As  with  gladness  men  of  old 45  17 

At  the  cross  her  station  keeping.  55S  174 

Awake  my  soul,  stretch  every  nerve 476  121 

Awake,  and  sing  the  song 463  117 

Begin,  my  soul,  th' exalted  lav 419  102 

Behold  the  Lamb  of  God * 80  27 

Bread  of  heaven,  on  Thee  we  feed  209  62 

Bread  of  the  world,  in  mercy  broken 207  62 

Breast  the  wave,  Christian 472  120 

Brief  life  is  here  our  portion 491  128 

Brightest  and  best  of   the  sons  of   the 

morning 37  15 

Brightly  gleams  our  banner 625  262 

Bowed  low  in  supplication 593  221 

Children  of  the  heavenly  King 5S5  213 

Christian,  dost  thou  see  them 68  22 

Christ  is  gone  up  ;  yet  ere  He  passed 579  207 

Christ  is  made  the  sure  foundation 282  72 


IV 

HYMN  PAGE 

Christ  is  our  corner-stone 279  76 

Come,  gracious  Spirit,  heavenly  Dove 13L  40 

Come  hither,  ye  faithful 25  10 

Come,  Holy  Ghost,  our  souls  inspire 575  198 

Come,  Holy  Spirit,  heavenly  Dove. 128  38 

Come  let  us  adore  Him  ;  come  bow  at  His 

feet 521  140 

Come,  O  Creator,  Spirit 5b3  211 

Come  see  the  place  where  Jesus  lay 102  31 

Come  sing  with  holy  gladness 624  261 

Come,  Thou  Almighty  King 428  107 

Come  ye  faithful,  raise  the  anthem 533  152 

Come  ye  faithful,  raise  the  strain 564  181 

Come,  ye  sinners,  poor  and  needy 381  96 

Creator,  Spirit,  by  Whose  aid 129  39 

Crown  Him  with  many  crowns 116  37 

Dayspring  of  eternity 561  177 

Day  of  judgment,  day  of  wonder 48L  122 

Day  of  wrath,  0  xlay  of  mourning 483  123 

Eternal  Father,  I  adore 598  227 

Fair  waved  the  golden  corn 623  260 

Father,  Lord  of  heaven  above 603  233 

Father  of  heaven,  Whose  love  profound...  142  43 

Father,  on  Thy  heavenly  throne 601  231 

Fierce  the  battle  rages 5  \2  178 

For  all  the  saints,  who  from  their  labours 

rest 187  55 

For  thee,  O  dear,  dear  country 492  129 

Forty  days  and  forty  nights 49  18 

Forward!   be  our  watchword 547  162 

From  Greenland's  icy  mountains 283  78 

Glorious  things  of  Thee  are  spoken.. 190  57 


V 

HYMN  I>A<,E 

Glory  be1  to  Jesus 74  25 

God,  that  madest  earth  and  heaven 3U  00 

(rod  the  Father,  God  the  Son 554  169 

God  the  Father,  throned  on  high 500  228 

God  the  Father,  God  the  Son.  .7. 602  232 

God  the  Father,  God  the  Word 604  236 

God  the  Father,  God  the  Son 606  238 

God  shall  charge  His  angel  legions 460  110 

God  hath  two  families  of  love 581  208 

Go  forward.  Christian  soldier 584  212 

Guide  rue,  O  Thou  Great  Jehovah 505  134 

Hail  the  day  that  sees  Him  rise 114  35 

Hail  to  the  Lord's  anointed 34  14 

Hark!   a  thrilling  voice  is  sounding 607  240 

Hark  !    the  glad  sound,  the  Saviour  comes  600  242 

Hark!  the  herald  angels  sing. 17  7 

Hark!  the  song  of  jubilee 42  16 

Hark!  the  sound  ol  holy  voices 180  56 

Hark  !  the  sound  of  the  fight  hath  gone 

forth 596  224 

Hark!  the  voice  of  love  and  mercy 88  20 

Hark  !  what  mean  those  holy  voices 20  8 

Hark !    hark  my  soul,   angelic   songs  are 

swelling 485  125 

He  is  risen  !  He  is  risen 107  33 

Hidden  Saviour,  Great  High  Priest 566  1S3 

Holy!  holy!  holy!  Lord  God  Almighty..    138  41 

Holy,  holy,  holy,  Lord 140  42 

Holy,  holy,  holy  Lord 505  22:} 

Holy  Father,  Great  Creator 145  45 

Holy  offerings,  rich  and  rare 570  188 

How  bright  these  glorious  spirits  shine  .  .   177  54 

Hosannas  to  the  living  Lord  4  4 

I  love  Thy  kingdom,  Lord     101  58 

I  love  ^o  hear  the  story 610  254 


HYMN      PAGE 

I  heard  the  voice  of  Jesus  say 528  147 

I  need  Thee,  precious  Jesu 527     146 

In  the  Christian's  home  in  glory 551  167 

In  loud  exalted  strains * 152  46 

In  the  hour  of  trial 443  113 

In  token  that  thou  shalt  not  fear 214  63 

Inspirer  and  Hearer  of  prayer 339  88 

It  is  my  sweetest  comfort,  Lord 578  206 

Jesus  Christ  is  risen  to-day 99  30 

Jesus,  jentlest  Saviour 571  189 

Jesuslives;  no  longer  now 104  32 

Jesus,  Lover  of  my  soul 393  100 

Jesus,  Master,  King  of  Glory 613  246 

Jesu,  meek  and  gentle 225  65 

Jesu,  my  Lord,  my  God,  my  All 529  148 

Jesus,  my  Saviour,  look  on  me 394  ICO 

Jesus,  my  Strength,  my  Hope 434  111 

Jesus,  name  of  wondrous  love 33  13 

Jesus  shall  reign  where'er  the  sun 284  79 

Jesus,  still  lead  od 552  167 

Jesus,  the  very  thought  of  Thee 455  114 

Jesus,  the  very  thought  is  sweet 612  245 

Jesus,  Thou  hast  willed  it 549  164 

Jerusalem,  my  happy  home 496  132 

Jerusalem  the  golden 493  130 

Just  as  I  am — without  one  plea 391  98 

Laud,  O  Sion,  Thy  salvation 588  216 

Lead,    kindly  light,   amid  the   encircling 

gloom 512  138 

Lead  us,  heavenly  father,  lead  us 506  135 

Light's  abode,  celestial  Salem 535  154 

Lo  !  He  comes  with  clouds  descending 1  3 

Lo!  the  Angels' food  is  given 589  218 

Look!  ye  Saints,  the  sight  is  glorious 115  36 

Lord,  dismiss  us  with  Thy  blessing 165  51 


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HYMN  PAGE 

Lord,  forever  at  Thy  side 466  118 

Lord,  in  this  Thy  mercy's  day 63  20 

Lord,  in  all  we  offer  Thee. 668  186 

Lord,  my  heart's  desire 614  247 

Lord  of  mercy  and  of  might 605  237 

Lord  of  the  worlds  above 157  46 

Lord,  Thy  word  abideth 537  157 

Love  Divine,  all  love  excelling 456  115 

My  faithlooks  up  to  Thee 237  68 

My  God,  my  Father,  while  I  stray 256  72 

Nearer,  my  God,  to  Thee 507  135 

Now,  my  soul,  thy  voice  upraising 75  26 

Now,  my  tongue,  the  mystery  telling. 590  218 

Now  thank  we  all  our  God 303  81 

O  come  and  mourn  with  me  awhile 576  200 

O  come,  O  come,  Emmanuel 13  6 

O  day  of  rest  and  gladness 160  48 

O  faithful  cross  !  6  noblest  tree 577  204 

O  happy  band  of  pilgrims 615  248 

O  Holy  Ghost,  Thou  God  of  peace 580  208 

O  Jesu,  Thou  art  standing 10  5 

O  Lord  of  heaven  and  earth  and  sea 567  184 

O  Love,  Who  formed'st  me  to  wear 531  150 

O  sacred  Head,  once  wounded 87  28 

O  saving  Victim  opening  wide 591  220 

O  Paradise,  O  Paradise 509  136 

O  Word  of  God  Incarnate 362  92 

Of  Thy  love  some  gracious  token 560  176 

Oft  in  danger,  oft  in  woe 477  121 

Once  in  royal  David's  city 618  253 

One  sole  baptismal  sign 197  59 

On  our  way  rejoicing £63  179 

On  the  resurrection  morning 597  225 

Onward,  Christian  soldiers ...   232  ^6 


Ylll 

HYMN  PAGE 

Praise,  my  soul,  the  King  of  heaven 532  151 

Praise,  O  praise  our  God  and  King 305  88 

Rejoice,  the  Lord  is  King 534  153 

Rejoice,  ye  pure  in  heart 626  264 

Rock  of  Ages,  cleft  for  me 392  90 

Round  the  Lord  in  glory  seated 431  109 

Safe  home,  safe  home  in  port 262  75 

Salvation,  O  the  Joyful  sound 369  93 

Saviour,  again  to  Thy  dear  name  we  raise.  169  51 

Saviour,  blessed  Saviour 526  144 

Saviour,  like  a  shepherd  lead  us 229  65 

Saviour,  source  of  every  blessing 370  94 

Saviour,  through  the  desert  lead  us 553  168 

Saviour,  when  in  dust  to  Thee 53  19 

Siviour,  Who  Thy  flock  art  feeding 213  62 

Shout  the  glad  tidings,  exultingly  sing 23  9 

Sinful,  sighing  to  be  blest 592  220 

Sing  Alleluia  forth  in  duteous  praise 432  110 

Sing,  ye  faithful,  sing  with  gladness 550  165 

Softly  now  the  light  of  day 310  89 

Soldiers  of  Christ,  arise 216  64 

Songs  of  praise  the  angels  sang 422  103 

Songs  of  Thankfulness  and  praise 536  155 

Spirit  blest,  Who  art  adored 600  229 

Son  of  my  soul,  Thou  Saviour  dear 336  86 

Sweet  Saviour,  bless  us  ere  we  go 338  87 

Take  up  thy  cross,  the  Saviour  said 538  158 

The  advent  of  our  King 608  241 

The  Church's  one  foundation 202  60 

The  day  is  past  and  over 341  89 

The  King  of  Love  my  Shepherd  is 464  117 

The  roseate  hues  of  early  dawn 539  158 

The  Son  of  God  goes  forth  to  war 176  52 

The  strain  upraise  of  joy  and  praise  . 425  105 


IX 

HYMN  PAGE 

The  sun  is  sinking  fast 345  91 

The  voice  that  breathed  o'er  Eden 617  251 

The  wealth  of  earth,  of  sky,  of  sea 542  161 

The  world  is  very  evil 490  127 

Thee  we  adore,  0  hidden  Saviour,  Thee...  540  159 

Thee  will  I  love,  my  strength,  my  tower...  461  116 

There  is  a  blessed  home 317  83 

There's  a  Friend  for  Little  children 621  257 

There  is  a  green  hill  far  away 620  256 

There  is  an  everlasting  h  ■me. ...  559  175 

They  whose  course  on  earth  id  o'er 682  209 

Thine  forever,  God  of  Love 238  69 

This  is  the  day  of  light 159  47 

Thou  art  the  way,  to  Thee  alone 501  133 

Through  the  day"  Thy  love  hath  spared  us.  516  140 

Through  the  love  of  God  our  Saviour 556  172 

Thy  Life  was  given  for  me 569  186 

Thy  way,  not  mine,  O  Lord. 254  72 

To  Him  who  for  our  sins  wa9  slain 109  34 

To  the  name  of  our  salvation 530  148 

To  our  Redeemer's  glorious  name 372 

To  Thy  temple  I  repair 163  50 

Trim  the  lamp,  its  light  is  fading 565  182 


Weary  of  earth,  and  laden  with  my  sin....     67  21 

We  ejive  immortal  praise 143  44 

We  give  Thee  but  Thine  own 299  80 

We  love  the  place,  O  God 587  215 

We  march,  we  march  to  victory 548  163 

Whate'er  my  God  ordains  is  right 257  73 

What  star  is  this  which  beams  so  bright....  611  244 

When  the  day  of  toil  is  done 557  173 

When  morning  gilds  the  skies 586  213 

When  our  heads  are  bowed  with  woe 252  71 

When  the  world  is  brightest 594  2k42 

While  shepherds  watched  their  flocks  by 

night...  610  243 


HYMN      PAGE 

Who  are  these  in  bright  array 494:     131 

Wilt  Thou  not,  my  Shepherd  true 555     171 

Ye  boundless  realms  of  joy 411     101 


HYMNS. 


*  Behold,  He  cometh  with  clouds,  arid  every  eye  shall 
see  Him." 

1  Lo,  He  comes,  with  clouds  descending, 

Once  for  favour  d  sinners  slain ; 

Thousand  thousand  saints  attending 

Swell  the  triumph  of  His  train; 

Alleluia! 
God  appears  on  earth  to  reign. 

Every  eye  shall  now  behold  Him, 
Eobed  in  dreadful  majesty; 

Those  who  set  at  nought  and  sold  Him, 
Pierced  and  naiM  Him  to  the  tree, 

Deeply  wailing. 
Shall  the  true  Messiah  see. 

Every  island,  sea,  and  mountain, 
Heaven  and  earth,  shall  flee  away: 

All  who  hate  Him  must,  confounded, 
Hear  the  trump  proclaim  the  day ; 

Come  to  judgment, 
Come  to  judgment,  come  away. 


Now  redemption,  long  expected, 

See  in  solemn  pomp  appear : 
All  His  saints,  by  men  rejected, 

Xow  shall  meet  Him  in  the  air : 
Alleluia ! 

See  the  day  of  God  appear. 

Yea,  Amen  ;  let  all  adore  Thee, 
High  on  Thine  eternal  throne  ; 

Saviour,  take  the  power  and  glory ; 
Claim  the  kingdom  for  Thine  own. 

0  come  quickly ! 
Alleluia  !     Come,  Lord,  come  !    Amen. 


"  Blessed  is  He  that  cometh  in  the  name  of  the  Lord  ; 
Hosanna  in  the  highest.'" 

4  Hosaxxa  to  the  living  Lord! 
Hosanna  to  the  incarnate  Word ! 
To  Christ,  Creator,  Saviour,  King, 
Let  earth,  let  heaven,  Hosanna  sing. 

Hosanna,  Lord!   Hosanna  in  the  highest! 

Hosanna,  Lord!  Thine  angels  cry; 
Hosanna,  Lord  !  Thy  saints  reply  ; 
Above,  beneath  us,  and  around. 
The  dead  and  living  swell  the  sound ; 

Hosanna,  Lord!   Hosanna  in  the  highest  I 

0  Saviour,  with  protecting  care, 
Return  to  this  Thy  house  of  prayer : 


Assembled  in  Thy  sacred  name, 
Where  we  Thy  parting  promise  claim: 

Hosanna,  Lord!    Hosanna  in  the  highest! 

But,  ehiefest,  in  our  cleansed  breast, 
Eternal !  bid  Thy  Spirit  rest ; 
And  make  our  secret  soul  to  be 
A  temple  pure,  and  worthy  Thee. 

Hosanna,  Lord  !   Hosanna  in  the  highest ! 

So  in  the  last  and  dreadful  day, 
When  earth  and  heaven  shall  melt  away, 
Thy  flock,  redeemed  from  sinful  stain, 
Shall  swell  the  sound  of  praise  again. 

Hosanna,  Lord !    Hosanna  in  the  highest ! 

Amen. 

M  Behold,  I  stand  at  the  door  and  kiwck." 

10  0  Jesu,  Thou  art  standing 

Outside  the  fast-closed  door, 
In  lowly  patience  waiting 

To  pass  the  threshold  o'er : 
We  bear  the  name  of  Christians, 

His  name  and  sign  we  bear: 
0  shame,  thrice  shame  upon  us, 

To  keep  Him  standing  there. 

0  Jesu,  Thou  art  knocking: 
And  lo !  that  Hand  is  scarr'd  : 

And  thorns  Thy  Brow  encircle, 
And  tears  Thy  Face  have  marred: 


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0  love  that  passe tli  knowledge, 

So  patiently  to  wait ! 
0  sin  that  hath  no  equal. 

So  fast  to  bar  the  gate ! 

0  Jesu,  Thou  art  pleading 

In  accents  meek  and  low, 
"  I  died  for  you,  My  children, 

And  wTill  ye  treat  Me  so  ?" 
0  Lord,  with  shame  and  sorrow 

We  open  now  the  door: 
Dear  Saviour,  enter,  enter, 

And  leave  us  nevermore.     Amen. 

11  Tlie  Redeemer  shall  come  to  Zion." 

13  0  come,  0  come,  Emmanuel, 

And  ransom  captive  Israel ; 

That  mourns  in  lonely  exile  here, 

Until  the  Son  of  God  appear. 

Eejoice  !  Eejoice  !  Emmanuel 
Shall  come  to  thee,  0  Israel ! 

0  come,  Thou  Rod  of  Jesse,  free 
Thine  own  from  Satan's  tyranny; 
Erom  depths  of  hell  Thy  people  save, 
And  give  them  victory  o'er  the  grave. 
Eejoice !  etc. 

0  come,  Thou  Day-Spring,  come  and  cheer 
Our  spirits  by  Thine  Advent  here; 


Disperse  the  gloomy  clouds  of  night. 
And  death's  dark  shadows  put  to  flight 
Rejoice!  etc. 

0  come.  Thou  Key  of  David,  come.. 
And  open  wide  our  heavenly  home  ; 
Make  safe  the  way  that  leads  on  high, 
And  close  the  path  to  misery. 
Rejoice!  etc. 

0  come,  0  come.  Thou  Lord  of  might ! 
Who  to  Thy  tribes,  on  Sinai's  height, 
In  ancient  times  didst  give  the  law. 
In  cloud,  and  majesty,  and  awe. 
Rejoice!  etc.    Amen. 

"  Glory  to  God  in  the  highest,  and  on  earth  peace,  good- 
'.  toward  men." 

17  Hark!  the  herald-angels  sing 
Glory  to  the  new-born  King : 
Peace  on  earth,  and  mercy  mild, 
God  and  sinners  reconciled ! 
Joyful,  all  ye  nations,  rise. 
Join  the  triumph  of  the  skies : 
With  the  angelic  host  proclaim. 
Christ  is  born  in  Bethlehem ! 

Hark!  the  herald-angels  sing 
Glory  to  the  new-born  King. 

Christ,  by  highest  heaven  adored, 
Christ,  the  everlasting  Lord, 


Late  in  time  behold  Him  come, 

Offspring  of  the  Virgin's  worn)). 

Veiled  in  flesh  the  Godhead  see ! 

Hail  the  Incarnate  Deity ! 

Pleased  as  Man  with  man  to  dwell, 

Jesus,  our  Emmanuel. 

Hark  !  the  herald-angels  sing 
Glory  to  the  new-born  King. 

Hail,  the  heaven-born  Prince  of  Peace! 
Hail,  the  Sun  of  Righteousness ! 
Light  and  life  to  all  He  brings, 
Risen  with  healing  in  His  wings. 
Mild  He  lays  His  glory  by, 
Born  that  man  no  more  may  die, 
Born  to  raise  the  sons  of  earth, 
Born  to  give  them  second  birth. 
Hark !  the  herald-angels  sing 
Glory  to  the  new-born  King.  Amen. 

"  And  suddenly  there  was  with  the  angel  a  multitude  of 
the  heavenly  host,  praising  God.''1 

20  Hark  !  what  mean  those  holy  voices 
Sweetly  sounding  through  the  skies  ? 
Lo  !  the  angelic  host  rejoices, 

Heavenly  Alleluias  rise.  Alleluia 

Listen  to  the  wondrous  story, 

Which  they  chant  in  hymns  of  joy — 

*  Glory  in  the  highest,  glory! 

Glory  be  to  God  most  high  !      Alleluia. 


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"  Peace  on  earth,  good-will  from  heaven, 

Beaching  far  as  man  is  found; 
Souls  redeemed  and  sins  forgiven, 

Loud  our  golden  harps  shall  sound. 

Alleluia. 

"  Christ  is  born  ;  the  great  Anointed ! 

Heaven  and  earth  His  praises  sing! 
0  receive  Whom  God  appointed 

For  your  Prophet,  Priest,  and  King! 

Alleluia. 

"Hasten,  mortals,  to  adore  Him; 

Learn  His  name  to  magnify, 
Till  in  heaven  ye  sing  before  Him, 

Glory  be  to  God  most  high !"     Alleluia. 

Amen. 


"  Behold  I  bring  you  good  tiding*  of  great  joy." 

Chorus. 

23  Shout  the  glad  tidings,  exultingly  sing; 
Jerusalem  triumphs,  Messiah  is  King ! 

Sion,  the  marvellous  story  be  telling, 

The   Son  of  the   Highest,  how    lowly  His 
birth ! 
The  brightest  archangel  in  glory  excelling, 
He  stoops  to  redeem  thee,  He  reigns  upon 
earth : 


10 

Chorus. 

Shout  the  glad  tidings,  exultingly  sing; 
Jerusalem  triumphs,  Messiah  is  King  ! 

Tell  how  He  cometh;  from  nation  to  nation, 
The  heart-cheering  news  let  the  earth  echo 
round : 
How  free  to  the  faithful  He  offers  salvation, 
How  His   people  with  joy  everlasting  are 
crown'd : 

Chorus. 

Shout  the  glad  tidings,  exultingly  sing; 
Jerusalem  triumphs,  Messiah  is  King! 

Mortals,  your  homage  be  gratefully  bringing, 

And  sweet  let  the  gladsome  Hosanna  arise ; 
Ye  angels,  the  full  Alleluia  be  singing ; 

©  "  ©  ©    ~ 

One  chorus  resound  through  the  earth  and 
the  skies : 

Chorus. 

Shout  the  glad  tidings,  exultingly  sing ; 
Jerusalem  triumphs,  Messiah  is  King! 

Amen. 

"Let  us  now  go  even  unto  Bethleheyn" 

25  Come  hither,  ye  faithful, 
Triumphantly  sing! 
Come,  see  in  the  manger 
The  angels'  dread  King! 


11 

To  Bethlehem  hasten 
With  joyful  accord! 

0  come  ye,  come  hither 
To  worship  the  Lord  I 

V 

True  Son  of  the  Father, 
He  comes  from  the  sk:   Jj 

To  be  born  of  a  Virgin 
He  doth  not  despise. 

To  Bethlehem  hasten:,  etc. 

Hark,  bark  to  the  angels ! 

All  singing  in  heaven, 
"To  God  in  the  high 

All  glory  be  given  P 

"To  Bethlehem  hasten,  etc. 

To  thee.  then.  0  J 
This  day  of  Thy  birth, 

Be  glory  and  honor 

Through  heaven  and  earth  ; 
True  Godhead  Incarnate  ! 

Omnipotent  Word! 
0  come,  let  us  hasten 

To  worship  the  Lord !     Amen. 

M  The  Hmt 

28  A  few  more  years  shall  roll, 
A  few  more  Beasona  come. 

And  we  shall  be  with  those  that  rest 
Asleep  within  the  tomb: 


12 

Then,  0  my  Lord,  prepare 
My  soul  for  that  great  day ; 
0  wash  me  in  Thy  precious  blood, 
And  take  my  sins  away. 

A  few  more  suns  shall  set 
O'er  these  dark  hills  of  time, 

And  Ave  shall  be  where  suns  are  not, 
A  far  serener  clime : 
Then,  0  my  Lord,  prepare 
My  soul  for  that  blest  day ; 

0  wash  me  in  Thy  precious  blood, 
And  take  my  sins  away. 

A  few  more  storms  shall  beat 
On  this  wild  rocky  shore, 

And  we  shall  be  where  tempests  cease, 
And  surges  swell  no  more : 
Then,  0  my  Lord,  prepare 
My  soul  for  that  calm  day ; 

0  wash  me  in  Thy  precious  blood, 
And  take  my  sins  away. 

A  few  more  struggles  here, 
A  few  more  partings  o'er, 

A  few  more  toils,  a  few  more  tears, 
And  we  shall  weep  no  more : 
Then,  0  my  Lord,  prepare 
My  soul  for  that  bright  day ; 

0  wash  me  in  Thy  precious  blood, 
And  take  my  sins  away. 


II 


Tis  but  a  little  while 
And  He  shall  come  again, 

Who  died  that  we  might  live.  Who  lives 
That  we  with  Him  may  reign : 
Then,  0  my  Lord,  prepare 
My  soul  for  that  glad  day ; 

0  wash  me  in  Thy  precious  blood, 
And  take  my  sins  away.     Amen. 

14  Xoht  other  name  it  given  i  nder  heaven  whereby  ice 

33  Jesus  !  Name  of  wondrous  love ! 
Xame  all  other  names  above  ! 
Unto  which  must  every  kn^e 
Bow  in  deep  humility. 

Jesus'.  Xame  decreed  of  old-: 
To  the  maiden-mother  told, 
Kneeling  in  her  lowly  cell, 
By  the  angel  Gabriel. 

Jesus !  Xame  of  priceless  worth 
To  the  fallen  sons  of  earth, 
For  the  promise  that  it  gave — 
;;  Jesus  shall  His  people  save/' 

3118 !  Xame  of  mercy  mild, 
Given  to  the  holy  Child, 
When  the  cup  of  human  woe 
First  He  tasted  here  below. 

Jesus!  only  Xame  that's  given, 
Under  all  the  mighty  heaven, 


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Whereby  man,  to  sin  enslaved, 
Bursts  his  fetters,  and  is  saved. 

Jesus!  Name  of  wondrous  love! 
Human  Name  of  God  above ; 
Pleading  only  this  we  flee, 
Helpless,  0  our  God,  to  Thee.     Amen. 

"All  the  earth  shall  be  filled  with  His  majesty.*' 

34  Hail  to  the  Lord's  Anointed, 

Great  David's  greater  Son ! 
Hail,  in  the  time  appointed, 

His  reign  on  earth  begun ! 
He  comes  to  break  oppression, 

To  set  the  captive  free : 
To  take  away  transgression, 

And  rule  in  equity. 

He  comes  with  succour  speedy 

To  those  who  suffer  wrong, 
To  help  the  poor  and  needy, 

And  bid  the  weak  be  strong; 
To  give  them  songs  for  sighing, 

Their  darkness  turn  to  light, 
Whose  souls,  condemned  and  dying, 

Were  precious  in  His  sight. 

He  shall  descend  like  showers 

Upon  the  fruitful  earth ; 
And  love  and  joy,  like  flowers, 

Spring  in  His  path  to  birth : 


15 

Before  Him,  on  the  mountains, 
Shall  peace,  the  herald,  go; 

And  righteousness,  in  fountains, 
From  hill  to  valley  flow. 

To  Him  shall  prayer  unceasing, 

And  daily  vows  ascend; 
His  kingdom  still  increasing, 

A  kingdom  without  end : 
The  tide  of  time  shall  never 

His  covenant  remove ; 
His  name  shall  stand  forever ; 

That  name  to  us  is  Love.     Amen. 


"We  have  seen  His  star  in  the  East" 

37  Brightest  and  best  of  the  sons  of  the 
morning, 
Dawn  on  our  darkness,  and  lend  us  thine 
aid  : 
Star  of  the  East,  the  horizon  adorning, 
Guide  where  our  infant  Redeemer  is  laid. 

Cold  on  His  cradle  the  dew-drops  are  shining, 
Low  lies  His  head  with  the  beasts  of  the 
stall ; 

An  eels  adore  Him  in  slumber  reclining, 
Maker  and  Monarch  and  Saviour  of  al1 

Say,  dhall  we  yield  Him,  in  costly  devotion, 
Odors  of  Eclom,  and  offerings  divine, 


16 

Gems    of  the  mountain,   and  pearls   of  the 
ocean, 
Myrrh  from  the  forest,  and  gold  from  the 
mine? 

Vainly  we  offer  each  ample  oblation, 

Vainly  with  gifts  would  His  favour  secure; 

Richer  by  far  is  the  heart's  adoration, 

Dearer  to  God  are  the  prayers  of  the  poor. 

Brightest  and  best  of  the  sons  of  the  morning, 
Dawn  on  our  darkness,  and  lend  us  thine 
aid; 
Star  of  the  East,  the  horizon  adorning, 
Guide  where  our  infant  Redeemer  is  laid. 

Amen. 

"  TJie  Lord  God  Omnipotent  reigneth." 

42  Hark!  the  song  of  jubilee, 

Loud  as  mighty  thunders  roar  ; 
Or  the  fulness  of  the  sea. 

When  it  breaks  upon  the  shore. 
Alleluia!  for  the  Lord 

God  Omnipotent  shall  reign; 
Alleluia  !  let  the  word 

Echo  round  the  earth  and  main. 

Alleluia !  hark !  the  sound, 
From  the  centre  to  the  skies. 

Wakes  above,  beneath,  around, 
All  creation's  harmonies : 


17 

See  JEHOVAH'S  banners  furled  ; 

Sheathed  His  sword ;  He  speaks, — 'tis 
done, 
And  the  kingdoms  of  this  world 

Are  the  kingdoms  of  His  Son. 

He  shall  reign  from  pole  to  pole 

With  illimitable  sway : 
He  shall  reign,  when,  like  a  scroll, 

Yonder  heavens  have  pass'd  away; 
Then  the  end ;  beneath  His  rod, 

Man's  last  enemy  shall  fall ; 
Alleluia!  Christ  in  God, 

God  in  Christ,  is  all  in  all.     Amen. 

"  When  they  saw  the  star  they  rejoiced  with  exceeding 
great  joy." 

45  As  with  gladness  men  of  old 
Did  the  guiding  star  behold ; 
As  with  joy  they  hailed  its  light, 
Leading  onward,  beaming  bright ; 
So,  most  gracious  Lord,  may  we 
Evermore  be  led  to  Thee. 

As  with  joyful  steps  they  sped 

To  that  lowly  manger-bed ; 

There  to  bend  the  knee  before 

Him  Whom  heaven  and  earth  adore ; 

So  may  we  with  willing  feet 

Ever  seek  the  mercy-seat. 


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As  they  offered  gifts  most  rare 
At  that  manger  rude  and  bare ; 
So  may  we  with  holy  joy, 
Pure  and  free  from  sin's  alloy, 
All  our  costliest  treasures  bring, 
Christ !  to  Thee  our  heavenly  King. 

Holy  Jesus !  every  day 
Keep  us  in  the  narrow  way: 
And  when  earthly  things  are  past, 
Bring  our  ransomed  souls  at  last 
Where  they  need  no  star  to  guide, 
Where  no  clouds  Thy  glory  hide. 

In  the  heavenly  country  bright, 
Need  they  no  created  light ; 
Thou  its  Light,. its  Joy,  its  Crown, 
Thou  its  Sun  which  goes  not  down, 
There  forever  may  we  sing 
Alleluias  to  our  King.    Amen. 


"  And  Jesus  was  led  by  the  Spirit  into  the  wilderness, 
being  forty  days  tempted  of  the  devil.  And  in  those 
days  He  did  eat  nothing." 

49  Forty  days  and  forty  nights 

Thou  wast  fasting  in  the  wild; 
Forty  days  and  forty  nights 
Tempted,  and  yet  undefiled. 

Shall  not  we  Thy  sorrow  share, 
And  from  earthly  joys  abstain, 


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Fa-ting  with  unceasing  prayer, 
Glad  with  Thee  to  suffer  pain  ? 

And  if  Satan,  vexing  sore, 
Flesh  or  spirit  should  assail, 

Thou,  his  Vanquisher  before, 
Grant  we  may  not  faint  or  fail. 


So  shall  we  have  peace  divine  ; 

Holier  gladness  ours  shall  be ; 
Round  us,  too,  shall  angels  shine, 

Such  as  minister'd  to  Thee. 

Keep,  0  keep  us,  Saviour  dear, 
Ever  constant  by  Thy  side ; 
That  with  Thee  we  may  appear 

At  th'  eternal  Eastertide.     Amen. 


In  that  He  Himself  hath  suffered  being  tempted,  He  u 
able  to  succour  them  that  are  tempted." 

53  Saviour,  when  in  dust  to  Thee, 
Low  we  bow  th'  adoring  knee  ; 
When,  repentant,  to  the  skies 
Scarce  we  lift  our  streaming  eyes  ; 
O  by  all  Thy  pains  and  woe, 
Suffer d  once  for  man  below, 
Bending  from  Thy  throne  on  high, 
Hear  our  solemn  litany. 

By  Thy  birth  and  early  years, 
By  Thy  human  griefs  and  fears, 


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By  Thy  fasting  and  distress 
In  the  lonely  wilderness, 
By  Thy  victory  in  the  hour 
Of  the  subtle  tempter's  power; 
Jesus,  look  with  pitying  eye ; 
Hear  our  solemn  litany. 

By  Thine  hour  of  dark  despair, 
By  Thine  agony  of  prayer, 
By  the  purple  robe  of  scorn, 
By  Thy  wounds,  Thy  crown  of  thorn; 
By  Thy  cross,  Thy  pangs,  and  cries, 
By  Thy  perfect  sacrifice ; 
Jesus,  look  with  pitying  eye; 
Hear  our  solemn  litany. 

By  Thy  deep  expiring  groan, 
By  the  seal'd  sepulchral  stone, 
By  Thy  triumph  o'er  the  grave, 
By  Thy  power  from  death  to  save ; 
Mighty  God,  ascended  Lord, 
To  Thy  throne  in  heaven  restored, 
Prince  and  Saviour,  hear  our  cry, 
Hear  our  solemn  litany.     Amen. 


"  My  soul  fleeth  unto  the  LordP 

63  Lord,  in  this  Thy  mercy's  day, 
Ere  the  time  shall  pass  away, 
On  our  knees  we  fall  and  pray. 


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Holy  Jesu,  grant  us  tears, 
Fill'iis  with  heart-searching  fears, 
Ere  the  hour  of  doom  appears. 

Lord,  on  us  Thy  Spirit  pour, 
Kneeling  lowly  at  the  door, 
Ere  it  close  for  evermore. 

By  Thy  night  of  agony, 
By  Thy  supplicating  cry. 
By  Thy  willingness  to  die, 

By  Thy  tears  of  bitter  woe 

For  Jerusalem  below, 

Let  us  not  Thy  love  forego. 

Judge  and  Saviour  of  our  race, 
When  we  see  Thee  face  to  face, 
Grant  us  'neath  Thy  wings  a  place. 

Amen. 

"  In  Wlwm  we  have  redemption  through  His  blood,  the 
forgiveness  of  sins." 

67  Weary  of  earth,  and  laden  with  my  sin, 
I  look  at  heaven  and  long  to  enter  in, 
But  there  no  evil  thing  may  find  a  home : 
And  yet  I  hear  a  voice  that  bids  me  "  Come." 

So  rile  I  am,  how  dare  I  hope  to  stand 
In  the  pure  glory  of  that  holy  land  ? 
Before  the  whiteness  of  that  Throne  appear  ? 
Yet  there  are  Hands  stretched  out  to  draw  me 
near. 


22 

The  while  I  fain  would  tread  the  heavenly 

'  way, 
Evil  is  ever  with  me,  day  by  day ; 
Yet  on  mine  ears  the  gracious  tidings  fall, 
u  Kepent,  confess,  thou  shalt  be  loosed  from 
•     all." 

It  is  the  voice  of  Jesus  that  I  hear, 

His  are  the  Hands  stretched  out  to  draw  me 

near. 
And  His  the  Blood  that  can  for  all  atone, 
And  set  me  faultless  there  before  the  Throne. 

'Twas  He  Who  found  me  on  the  deathly  wild. 
And   made  me  heir  of  heaven,  the   Fathers 

child, 
And  day  by  day,  whereby  my  soul  may  live, 
Gives  me  His  grace  of  pardon,  and  will  give. 

Yea,  thou  wilt  answer  for  me,  righteous  Lord : 
Thine  all  the  merits,  mine  the  great  reward ; 
Thine  the  sharp  thorns,  and  mine  the  golden 

crown. 
Mine   the  life  won,  and  Thine  the  life   laid 

down.    Amen. 


"Whom  resist,  steadfast  in  the  faith" 

68  Christian,  dost  thou  see  them 
On  the  holy  ground, 
How  the  troops  of  Midian 
Prowl  and  prowl  around? 


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Christian,  up  and  smite  them, 
Counting  gain  but  loss ; 

Smite  them  by  the  merit 

Of  the  holy  Cross. 
Christian,  dost  thou  feel  them, 

How  they  work  within, 
Striving,  tempting,  luring, 

Goading  into  sin  ? 
Christian,  never  tremble ; 

Never  be  down-cast; 
Smite  them  by  the  virtue 

Of  the  Lenten  fast. 

Christian,  dost  thou  hear  them, 

How  they  speak  thee  fair  ? 
"  Always  fast  and  vigil  ? 

Always  watch  and  prayer  f 
Christian,  answer  boldly, 

M  While  I  breathe  I  pray :" 
Peace  shall  follow  battle, 

Xight  shall  end  in  day. 

"  Well  I  know  thy  trouble, 

0  My  servant  true  ; 
Thou  art  very  weary, 

1  was  weary  too  ; 

But  that  toil  shall  make  thee 

Some  day  all  Mine  own, 
And  the  end  of  sorrow 

Shall  be  near  My  Throne."     Amen. 


24 

u  Out  of  the  mouth  of  babes  and  sucklir^*  Thou  hast 
perfected  praise" 

72  All  glory,  laud,  and  honour, 
To  Thee,  Redeemer,  King ! 
To  Whom  the  lips  of  children 
Made  sweet  Hosannas  ring. 

Thou  art  the  King  of  Israel, 

Thou  David's  royal  Son, 
Who  in  the  Lord's  name  comest, 

The  King  and  Blessed  One. 

All  glory,  etc. 

The  company  of  angels 

Are  praising  Thee  on  high ; 

And  mortal  men,  and  all  things 
Created,  make  reply. 

All  glory,  etc. 

The  people  of  the  Hebrews 
With  palms  before  Thee  went: 

Our  praise  and  prayer  and  antheim 
Before  Thee  we  present. 

All  glory,  etc. 

To  Thee  before  Thy  Passion 

They  sang  their  hymns  of  praise : 

To  Thee,  now  high  exalted, 
Our  melody  we  raise. 

All  glory,  etc. 

Thou  didst  accept  their  praises ; 
Accept  the  prayers  we  bring, 


za 


Who  in  all  good  delight  est. 
Thou  good  and  gracious  King. 

All  glory,  etc.     Amen. 

44  The  precious  blood  of  Christ." 

74  Glory  be  to  Jesus, 

Who  in  bitter  pains 
Poured  for  me  the  life-blood 

From  His  sacred  veins ! 
Grace  and  life  eternal 

In  that  blood  I  rind  ; 
Blest  be  His  compassion 

Infinitely  kind ! 

Blest  through  endless  ages 

Be  the  precious  stream. 
Which  from  endless  torments 

Did  the  world  redeem  ! 
Abel's  blood  for  vengeance 

Pleaded  to  the  skies  ; 
But  the  Blood  of  Jesus 

For  our  pardon  cries. 

Oft  as  earth  exulting 

Wafts  its  praise  on  high. 
Angel-hosts,  rejoicing. 

Make  their  glad  reply. 
Lift  ye  then  your  voices  : 

Swell  the  mighty  flood ; 
Louder  still  and  louder, 

Praise  the  precious  Blood.    Amen. 


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"He  was  wounded  for  our  transgressions." 

75  Now,  my  soul,  thy  voice  upraising, 
Tell,  in  sweet  and  mournful  strain, 

How  the  Crucified,  enduring 

Grief,  and  wounds,  and  dying  pain, 

"Freely  of  His  love  was  offered, 
Sinless  was  for  sinners  slain. 

Scourged  with  unrelenting  fury 
For  the  sins  which  we  deplore, 

By  His  livid  stripes  He  heals  us, 
Eaising  us  to  fall  no  more ; 

All  our  bruises  gently  soothing, 
Binding  up  the  bleeding  sore. 

See !  His  Hands  and  Feet  are  fastened ; 

So  He  makes  His  people  free : 
Not  a  wound  whence  blood  is  flowing 

But  a  fount  of  grace  shall  be ; 
Yea,  the  very  nails  which  nail  Him 

Nail  us  also  to  the  tree. 

Through  His  Heart  the  spear  is  piercing, 
Though  His  foes  have  seen  Him  die ; 

Blood  and  water  thence  are  streaming 
In  a  tide  of  mystery, 

Water  from  our  guilt  to  cleanse  us, 
Blood  to  win  us  crowns  on  high. 

Jesu,  may  these  precious  fountains 
Drink  to  thirsting  souls  afford ; 


27 


Let  them  be  our  cup  and  healing, 
And  at  length  our  full  reward; 

So  a  ransomed  world  shall  ever 

Praise  Thee,  its  redeeming  Lord.  Amen. 


"  Behold  the  Lpmb  of  God,  which  takeih  away  the  nn> 

of  the  icorld" 

80  Behold  the  Lamb  of  God ! 
0  Thou  for  sinners  slain, 
Let  it  not  be  in  vain 

That  Thou  hast  died; 
Thee  for  my  Saviour  let  me  take, 
My  only  refuge  let  me  make 
Thy  pierced  side. 

Behold  the  Lamb  of  God! 

Into  the  sacred  flood 

Of  Thy  most  precious  blood 

My  soul  1  cast  : 
Wash  me  and  make  me  clean  within, 
And  keep  me  pure  from  every  sin, 

Till  life  be  past. 

Behold  the  Lamb  of  God ! 
All  hail,  Incarnate  Word, 
Thou  everlasting  Lord, 

Saviour  most  blest ; 
Fill  us  with  love  that  never  faints, 
Grant  us,  with  all  Thy  blessed  saints, 

Eternal  rest. 


28 

Behold  the  Lamb  of  God! 
Worthy  is  He  alone, 
That  sitteth  on  the  throne 

Of  God  above ; 
One  with  the  Ancient  of  all  days, 
One  with  the  Comforter  in  praise, 

All  Light  and  Love.     Amen. 

"Who  loved  me  and  gave  Himself  for  me" 

87  0  sacred  Head,  once  wounded, 

With  grief  and  shame  bowed  down. 
Now  scornfully  surrounded 

With  thorns,  thine  only  crown. 
0  sacred  Head,  what  glory, 

What  bliss  till  now  was  Thine ! 
Yes,  though  despised  and  gory, 

I  joy  to  call  Thee  mine. 

What  Thou,  my  Lord,  hast  suffered, 

Was  all  for  sinners'  gain : 
Mine,  mine  wras  the  transgression, 

But  Thine  the  deadly  pain. 
Lo,  here  I  fall,  my  Saviour : 

'Tis  I  deserve  Thy  place ; 
Look  on  me  with  Thy  favour, 

Vouchsafe  to  me  Thy  grace. 

The  joy  can  ne'er  be  spoken, 

Above  all  joys  beside, 
When  in  Thy  body  broken 

I  thus  with  safety  hide. 


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Lord  of  my  life,  desiring 

Thy  glory  now  to  see, 
Beside  Thy  Cross  expiring, 

I'd  breathe  my  soul  to  Thee. 

What  language  shall  I  borrow 

To  thank  Thee,  dearest  friend, 
For  this  Thy  dying  sorrow, 

Thy  pity  without  end  ? 
0  make  me  Thine  for  ever; 

And  should  I  fainting  be, 
Lord,  let  me  never,  never 

Outlive  my  love  for  Thee. 

Be  near  me  when  I'm  dying, 

0  show  Thy  Cross  to  me : 
And  to  my  succour  Hying, 

Come,  Lord,  and  set  me  free. 
These  eyes,  new  faith  receiving. 

From  Jesus  shall  not  move  ; 
For  he  who  dies  believing, 

Dies  safely  through  Thy  Love. 

Amen 

uIt  is  finished." 

88  Hark  !  the  voice  of  love  and  mercy 

Sounds  aloud  from  Calvary ; 

See,  it  rends  the  rocks  asunder, 

Shakes  the  earth,  and  veils  the  sky ! 

"  It  is  finished !" 
Hear  the  dying  Saviour  cry. 


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"It  is  finished  !"     0  what  pleasure 
Do  the  precious  words  afford ! 

Heavenly  blessings,  without  measure, 
Flow  to  us  from  Christ  the  Lord. 

"It  is  finished !" 
Saints  the  dying  words  record. 

Finished  all  the  types  and  shadows 

Of  the  ceremonial  law  ; 
Finished  all  that  God  had  promised: 

Death  and  hell  no  more  shall  awe* 
"It  is  finished!" 

Saints  from  hence  your  comfort  draw. 

Tune  your  harps  anew,  ye  Seraphs; 

Strike  them  to  Emmanuel's  Name; 
All  on  earth,  and  all  in  heaven, 

Join  the  triumph  to  proclaim. 
Alleluia ! 

Glory  to  the  bleeding  Lamb !     Amen. 

"  He  is  not  here;  He  is  risen." 

99  Jesus  Christ  is  risen  to-day,  Alleluia! 
Our  triumphant  holy  day.  Alleluia  ! 
Who  did  once  upon  the  Cross,  Alleluia  ! 
Suffer  to  redeem  our  loss,  Alleluia ! 

Hymns  of  praise  then  let  us  sing  Alleluia! 
Unto  Christ,  our  heavenly  King,  Alleluia ! 
Who  endured  the  Cross  and  grave,  Alleluia! 
Sinners  to  redeem  and  save.  Alleluia ! 


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But  the  pains  which  He  endured  Alleluia! 
Our  salvation  hath  procured;  Alleluia! 
Now  above  the*sky  He's  King,  Alleluia! 
Where  the  angels  ever  sing,  Alleluia!  Amen. 

"  Xow  it  Christ  risen  from  tlie  dead." 

101  Angels,  roll  the  rock  away  ! 

Death,  yield  up  the  mighty  Prey! 
See,  the  Saviour  quits  the  tomb, 
Glowing  with  immortal  bloom. 

Alleluia!  Alleluia! 
Christ  the  Lord  is  risen  to-day. 

Shout,  ye  Seraphs ;  angels,  raise 
Your  eternal  song  of  praise ; 
Let  the  earth's  remotest  bound 
Echo  to  the  blissful  sound. 

Alleluia!  Alleluia ! 
Christ  the  Lord  is  risen  to-day. 

Holy  Father,  Holy  Son, 
Holy  Spirit,  Three  in  One, 
Glory  as  of  old  to  Thee, 
Xow  and  evermore,  shall  be. 

Alleluia!  Alleluia! 
Christ  the  Lord  is  risen  to-day.    Amen. 

"  The  First-begotten  of  the  dead." 

102  Come  see  the  place  where  Jesus  lay, 
And  hear  angelic  watchers  sav, 
a  He  lives,  Who  once  was  slain  : 


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Why  seek  the  living  'midst  the  dead  ? 
Remember  how  the  Saviour  said 
That  He  would  rise  again/ 

O  joyful  sound!     0  glorious  hour, 
When  by  His  own  Almighty  power 

He  rose,  and  left  the  grave ! 
Now  let  our  songs  His  triumph  tell, 
Who  burst  the  bands  of  death  and  hell,. 

And  ever  lives  to  save. 

The  First-begotten  of  the  dead, 
For  as  He  rose,  our  glorious  Head, 

Immortal  life  to  bring ; 
What  though  the  saints  like  Him  shall  die, 
They  share  their  Leader's  victory, 

And  triumph  with  their  King. 

No  more  they  tremble  at  the  grave, 
For  Jesus  will  their  spirits  save, 

And  raise  their  slumbering  dust: 
0  risen  Lord,  in  Thee  we  live, 
To  Thee  our  ransom'd  souls  we  give, 

To  Thee  our  bodies  trust.     Amen. 


"  1  xm  He  that  liveth,  and  was  dead;  and  behold,  I  am 
alive  forever,  Amen;  and  have  the  keys  of  hell  and 
of  death." 

104  Jesus  lives:  no  longer  now 

Can  thy  terrors,  Death,  appal  us ; 


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Jesus  lives :  by  this  we  know 

Thou,  0  grave,  canst  not  enthral  us. 

Alleluia! 

Jesus  lives  :  henceforth  is  death 

But  the  gate  of  life  immortal ; 
This  shall  calm  our  trembling  breath, 

When  we  pass  its  gloomy  portal. 

Alleluia! 

Jesus  lives :  for  us  He  died : 

Then,  alone  to  Jesus  living, 
Pure  in  heart  may  we  abide, 

Glory  to  our  Saviour  giving.       Alleluia! 

Jesus  lives  :"onr  hearts  know  well 
Xought  from  us  His  love  shall  sever ; 

Life,  nor  deatn,  nor  powers  of  hell 

Tear  us  from  His  keeping  ever.   Alleluia! 

Jesus  lives:  to  Him  the  Throne 

Over  all  the  world  is  given : 
May  we  go  where  He  is  gone, 

Rest  and  reign  with  Him  in  heaven. 

Alleluia!  Amer. 


"  The  Lord  is  risen  indeed'' 

107  He  is  risen!     He  is  risen! 
Tell  it  with  a  joyful  voice, 
He  has  burst  His  three  days'  prison, 
Let  the  whole  wide  earth  rejoice; 


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Death  is  vanquished,  man  is 
Christ  has  won  the  victory. 

Tell  it  to  the  sinners,  weeping 
Over  deeds  in  darkness  done, 

Weary  fast  and  vigil  keeping ; 
Brightly  breaks  their  Easter  sun ; 

Christ  has  borne  our  sins  away, 

Christ  has  eonquer'd  hell  to-day. 

He  is  risen !    He  is  risen  ! 

He  has  opened  heaven's  gate ; 
We  are  loosed  from  sin's  dark  prison, 

Eisen  to  a  holier  state, 
Where  a  brightening  Easter  beam 
On  our  longing  eyes  shall  stream.   Amen. 

u  Now  is  Christ  risen  from  the  dead,  and  become  the 
first-fruits  of  them  that  slept.7' 

109  To  Him  Who  for  our  sins  Avas  slain, 
To  Him  for  all  His  dying  pain, 

Sing  we  Alleluia ! 
To  Him  the  Lamb  our  Sacrifice, 
Who  gave  His  soul  oar  ransom-price, 

Sing  we  Alleluia! 

To  Him  Who  died  that  we  might  die 
To  sin,  and  live  with  Him  on  high, 

Sing  we  Alleluia! 
To  Him  Who  rose  that  we  might  rise,  . 
And  reign  with  Him  beyond  the  skies, 

Sing  we  Alleluia! 


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To  Him  Who  now  for  us  doth  plead, 
And  helpeth  us  in  all  our  need, 

Sing  we  Alleluia  I 
To  Him  Who  doth  prepare  on  high 
Our  home  in  immortality. 

Sing  we  Alleluia! 

To  Him  be  glory  evermore: 

Ye  heavenly  hosts,  your  Lord  adore; 

Sing  we  Alleluia ! 
To  Father.  Son,  and  Holy  Ghost, 
Our  God  most  great,  our  joy,  our  boast. 
Sing  we  Alleluia  !     Amen. 

"  Thou  art  gone  up  on  high." 

114  Hail  the  day  that  sees  Him  rise, 
Ravish  M  from  our  wishful  eyes; 
Christ,  awhile  to  mortals  given, 
Re-ascends  His  native  Heaven. 

There  the  glorious  triumph  waits: 
Lift  your  heads,  eternal  gates ; 
Wide  unfold  the  radiant  scene, 
Take  the  King  of  Glory  in. 

Him  though  highest  Heaven  receives, 
Still  He  loves  the  earth  He  leaves : 
Though  returning  to  His  Throne, 
Still  He  calls  mankind  His  own. 

See,  He  lifts  His  hands  above : 
See,  He  shows  the  prints  of  love ; 


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Hark,  His  gracious  lips  bestow — 
Blessings  on  His  Church  below. 

Still  for  us  He  intercedes; 
His  prevailing  death  He  pleads ; 
Xear  Himself  prepares  our  place, 
He  the  first-fruits  of  our  race. 

Lord,  though  parted  from  our  sight, 
High  above  yon  azure  height, 
Grant  our  hearts  may  thither  rise, 
Following  Thee  beyond  the  skies. 

Amen. 

"  By  His  own  blood  He  entered  in  once  into  the  holy 
place" 

115  Look,  ye  saints  ;  the  sight  is  glorious; 
See  the  "Man  of  sorrows"  now; 
From  the  fight  returned  victorious, 
Every  knee  to  Him  shall  bow ; 
Crown  Him  !  Crown  Him ! 
Crowns  become  the  Victor's  brow. 

Crown  the  Saviour,  angels  crown  Him ; 

Rich  the  trophies  Jesus  brings ; 
On  the  seat  of  power  enthrone  Him, 

While  the  vault  of  heaven  rings ; 
Crown  Him !  Crown  Him  ! 

Crown  the  Saviour  King  of  kings. 

dinners  in  derison  crowned  Him, 
Mocking  thus  the  Saviour's  claim ; 


I 


3: 

Saints  and  angels  crowd  around  Him, 
Own  His  title,  praise  His  name  : 
Crown  Him!  Crown  Him! 
Spread  abroad  the  Victors  fame ! 

Hark !  those  bursts  of  acclamation  ! 

Hark !  those  loud  triumphant  chords  ! 
Jesus  takes  the  highest  station; 

0  what  joy  the  sight  affords ! 
Crown  Him  !  Crown  Him  ! 

Kiii£  of  kinsrs.  and  Lord  of  lords.  Amen. 


"  And  on  His  Head  icere  many  crowns" 

116  Crowx  Him  with  many  crowns, 

The  Lamb  upon  His  throne ; 
Hark!  how  the  heavenly  anthem  drowns 

All  music  but  its  own! 

Awake,  my  soul,  and  sing 

Of  Him  Who  died  for  thee ; 
And  hail  Him  as  thy  matchless  King 

Through  all  eternity. 

Crown  Him  the  Virgin's  Son! 

The  God  Incarnate  born, 
Whose  arm  those  crimson  trophies  won 

Which  now  His  Brow  adorn. 

Fruit  of  the  mystic  Eose, 

True  Branch  of  Jesse's  Stern, 
The  Root  whence  mercv  ever  flows, — 

The  Babe  of  Bethlehem ! 
4 


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Crown  Him  the  Lord  of  Love ! 

Behold  His  Hands  and  Side, — 
Those  Wounds,  yet  visible  above, 

In  beauty  glorified : 

No  angel  in  the  sky 

Can  fully  bear  that  sight, 
But  downward  bends  his  burning  eye 

At  mysteries  so  bright. 

Crown  Him  the  Lord  of  Peace ! 
Whose  power  a  sceptre  sways 

In  heaven  and  earth,  that  wars  may  cease, 
And  all  be  prayer  and  praise- 
Hi  s  reign  shall  know  no  end  ; 
And  round  His  pierced  Feet 

Fair  flowers  of  Paradise  extend 
Their  fragrance  ever  sweet. 

Crown  Him  the  Lord  of  heaven ! 

One  with  the  Father  known, — 
And  the  blest  Spirit,  through  Him  given 

From  yonder  Triune  throne! 

All  hail,  Eedeemer,  hail ! 

For  Thou  hast  died  for  me : 
Thy  praise  and  glory  shall  not  fail 

Throughout  eternity.    Amen. 

mi  The  love  of  God  is  shed  abroad  in  our  hearts  by  the 
Holy  Ghost." 

128  Come,  Holy  Spirit,  heavenly  Dove, 
With  all" Thy  quickening  powers ; 


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Kindle  a  flame  of  sacred  love 
In  these  cold  hearts  of  ours. 

See  how  we  grovel  here  below, 
Fond  of  these  earthly  toys: 

Our  souls,  how  heavily  they  go, 
To  reach  eternal  joys. 

In  vain  we  tune  our  lifeless  songs, 

In  vain  we  strive  to  rise: 
Hosannas  languish  on  our  tongues, 

And  our  devotion  dies. 

Come,  Holy  Spirit,  heavenly  Dove, 
With  all  Thy  quickening  powers; 

Come,  shed  abroad  a  Saviour's  love, 
And  that  shall  kindle  ours.     Amen. 

"  The  Spirit  of  God  moved  on  the  face  of  the  waters." 

129  Creator  Spirit,  by  Whose  aid 

The  world's  foundations  first  were  laid, 
Come,  visit  every  humble  mind; 
Come,  pour  Thy  joys  on  human  kind ; 
From  sin  and  sorrow  set  us  free, 
And  make  thy  temples  worthy  Thee. 

0  source  of  uncreated  light, 
The  Father's  promised  Paraclete, 
Thrice  holy  fount,  thrice  holy  fire, 
Our  hearts  with  heavenly  love  inspire ; 
Come,  and  Thy  sacred  Unction  bring 
To  sanctify  us  while  we  sing. 


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Plenteous  of  grace,  descend  from  high, 
Rich  in  Thy  seven-fold  energy ; 
Make  us  eternal  truth  receive, 
And  practise  all  that  we  believe ; 
Give  us  Thyself,  that  we  may  see 
The  Father  and  the  Son  by  Thee. 

Immortal  honour,  endless  fame, 

Attend  th'  Almighty  Father's  Name ; 

The  Saviour  Son  be  glorified, 

Who  for  lost  man's  redemption  died  ; 

And  equal  adoration  be, 

Eternal  Paraclete,  to  Thee.     Amen. 


44  As  many  as  are  led  by  the  Spirit  of  God,  they  are  the 
sons  of  God." 

131  Come,  gracious  Spirit,  heavenly  Dove, 
With  light  and  comfort  from  above; 
Be  Thou  our  Guardian,  Thou  our  Guide, 
O'er  every  thought  and  step  preside. 

The  light  of  truth  to  us  display, 

And  make  us  know  and  choose  Thy  way ; 

Plant  holy  fear  in  every  heart, 

That  we  from  Thee  may  ne'er  depart. 

Lead  us  to  Christ,  the  living  way, 
jJor  let  us  from  His  precepts  stray; 
Lead  us  to  holiness,  the  road 
That  we  must  take  to  dwell  with  God. 


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Lead  us  to  heaven,  that  we  may  share 

Fulness  of  joy  for  ever  there: 

Lead  us  to  God,  our  final  rest, 

To  be  with  Him  for  ever  blest.     Amen. 

14  They  rest  not  day  and  night,  saying,  Holy,  Holy,  II<>:;/, 
Lord  God  Almighty,  Which  was,  and  is,  and  is  to 

Come" 

138  Holy,  Holy,  Holy !  Lord  God  Almighty! 

Early  in  the  morning  our  song  shall  rise  to 
Thee: 
Holy,  Holy,  Holy!  merciful  and  mighty! 
God  in  Three  Persons,  Blessed  Trinity ! 

Holy,  Holy,  Holy!  All  the  saints  adore  Thee, 

Casting  down  their  golden  crowns  around 

the  glassy  sea ; 

Cherubim  and  Seraphim  falling  down  before 

Thee, 

Which  wert,  and  art,  and  evermore  shalt  be. 

Holv,  Holv,  Holy !  though  the  darkness  hide 
Thee, 
Though  the  eye  of  sinful  man  Thy  glory 
may  not  see, 
Onlv  Thou  art   Holy;  there   is   none  beside 
Thee 
Perfect  in  power,  in  love,  and  purity. 

Holy,  Holy,  Holy !  Lord  God  Almighty  ! 
All  Thy  works  shall  praise  Thy  Name,  in 
earth,  and  sky,  and  sea : 


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Holy,  Holy,  Holy !  merciful  and  mighty ! 
God  in  Three  Persons,  Blessed  Trinity ' 

Amen. 


M  From  everlasting  to  everlasting  TSlou  art  God.'' 

140  Holy.  Holy.  Holy,  Lord 

God  of  hosts,  eternal  King, 
By  the  heavens  and  earth  adored; 

Angels  and  archangels  sing, 
Chanting  everlastingly 
To  the  blessed  Trinity. 

Thousands,  tens  of  thousands,  stand, 
Spirits  blest,  before  Thy  Throne, 

Speeding  thence  at  Thy  command: 
And  when  Thy  command  is  done, 

Sino-ins:  everlastin°'lv 

To  the  blessed  Trinity. 

Cherubim  and  Seraphim 

Veil  their  faces  with  their  wings ; 
Eyes  of  angels  are  too  dim 

To  behold  the  King  of  kings, 

While  they  sing  eternally 
To  the  blessed  Trinity. 

Thee,  apostles,  prophets,  Thee, 
Thee,  the  noble  martyr  band, 

Praise  with  solemn  jubilee; 
Thee,  the  Church  in  every  land ; 


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Singing  everlastingly 
Tq  the  blessed  Trinity. 

Alleluia !  Lord,  to  Thee, 
Father.  Son,  and  Holy  Gi; 

Three  in  One,  and  One  in  Three, 
Join  we  with  the  heavenly  \n  - 

Singing  everlastingly 

To  the'blessed  Trinity.     Amen. 

'  The  grace  of  the  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  and  the  love  of 
God,  and  the  communion  of  the  Holy  Ghost,  be  with 
you  all." 

142  Father  of  heaven,  Whose  love  profound 
A  ransom  for  our  souls  hath  found. 
Before  Thy  throne  we  sinners  bend: 
To  us  Thy  pardoning  love  extend. 

Almighty  Son.  incarnate  Word, 
Our  Prophet,  Priest,  Redeemer,  Lord. 
Before  Thy  throne  we  sinners  bend  ; 
To  us  Thv  saving  snrace  extend. 

Eternal  Spirit,  by  Whose  breath 
The  soul  is  raised  from  sin  and  death. 
Before  Thy  throne  we  sinners  bend: 
To  us  Thy  quickening  power  extend. 

Jehovah, — Father,  Spirit.  Son,— 
Mysterious  Godhead,  Three  in  One ! 
Before  Thy  throne  we  sinners  bend  ; 
Grace,  pardon,  life,  to  lis  extend.     Amen. 


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r  Of  Him  and  through  Him  and  to  Him  an  all  things  • 
to  Whom  be  glory  forever.     Amen/' 

143   We  give  immortal  praise 

To  God  the  Father's  love. 
For  all  our  comforts  here, 
And  better  hopes  above : 
He  sent  His  own  Eternal  Son 
To  die  for  sins  that  man  had  done. 

To  God  the  Son  belongs 

Immortal  glory  too, 
Who  bought  us  with  His  Blood 
From  everlasting  woe: 
And  now  He  lives,  and  now  He  reigns, 
And  sees  the  fruit  of  all  His  pains. 

To  God,  the  Spirit's  name, 
Immortal  worship  give, 
Whose  new-creating  power 
Makes  the  dead  sinner  live : 
His  work  completes  the  great  design, 
And  fills  the  sou]  with  joy  divine. 

Almighty  God,  to  Thee 

Be  endless  honours  done ; 
The  undivided  Three, 
And  the  mysterious  One ; 
Where  reason  fails  with  all  her  powers, 
There  faith  prevails,  and  love  adores. 

Am  an. 


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Sing  unto  the  Lord,  and  praise  His  Name." 

145  Holy  Father,  great  Creator. 

Source  of  mercy,  love,  and  peace. 
Look  upon  the  Mediator, 

Clothe  us  with  His  righteousness : 
Heavenly  Father, 
Through  the  Saviour  hear  and  bless. 

Holy  Jesus.  Lord  of  glory, 
Whom  angelic  hosts  proclaim. 

While  we  hear  Thy  wondrous  story, 
Meet  and  worship  in  Thy  Name, 
Dear  Redeemer, 

In  our  hearts  Thy  peace  proclaim. 

Holy  Spirit,  Sanctifier, 

Come  with  unction  from  above. 

Raise  our  hearts  to  raptures  higher. 
Fill  them  with  the  Saviour  s  love ! 
Source  of  comfort. 

Cheer  us  with  the  Saviour  s  love. 

God  the  Lord,  through  every  nation 
Let  Thy  wondrous  mercies  shine! 
In  the  song  of  Thy  salvation 
Every  tongue  and  race  combine ! 
Great"  Jehovah, 
Form  our  hearts  and  make  them  Thine. 

Amen. 


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"  The  Lord  is  in  this  place." 

152  In  loud  exalted  strains. 

The  King  of  Glory  praise; 
O'er  heaven  and  earth  He  reigns. 

Through  everlasting  days ; 
But  Sion,  with  His  presence  blest, 
Is  His  delight.  His  chosen  rest. 
0  King  of  Glory,  come ; 

And  with  Thy  favour  crown 
Tins  temple  as  Thy  Home, 

This  people  as  Thy  own; 
Beneath  this  roof  vouchsafe  to  show 
How  God  can  dwell  with  men  below. 

Xow  let  Thine  ear  attend 

Our  supplicating  cries : 
Xow  let  our  praise  ascend, 

Accepted,  to  the  skies: 
Now  let  Thy  Gospel's  joyful  sound 
Spread  its  celestial  influence  round. 
Here  may  the  listening  throng 

Imbibe  Thy  truth  and  love ; 
Here  Christians  join  the  song 

Of  Seraphim  above : 
Till  all  who  humbly  seek  Thy  face 
Eejoice  in  Thy  abounding  grace.     Amen. 

"  My  soul  longeth,  yea,  even  fainteth  for  the  courts  of 
the  Lord" 

157  Lord  of  the  worlds  above, 

How  pleasant  and  how  fair 


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The  dwellings  of  Thy  love, 
Thy  earthly  temples  are! 


To  Thine  abode 
My  heart  aspires 


With  warm  d< 
To  sec  my  I  rod. 


0  happy  souls,  that  pray 

Where  God  appoints  to  hear ! 

0  happy  men,  that  pay 
Their  constant  service  there! 


They  praise  Thee  still : 
And  happy  they 


That  love  the  way 
To  Sion's  hill. 


They  go  from  strength  to  strength 
Through  this  dark  vale  <A'  tears. 

Till  each  arrives  at  length. 
Till  each  in  heaven  appears 


0  glorious  seat; 
When  God  our  King 


Shall  thither  bring 
Our  willing  feet. 


God  is  our  sun  and  shield, 
Our  light  and  our  defence  : 

With  gifts  His  hands  are  filFd, 
We  draw  our  blessings  thence: 


Thrice  happy  he, 
OGod  of  hosts, 


Whose  spirit  trusts 
Alone  in  Thee. 

Amen, 


"  /  tool  in  the  Spirit  on  the  Lords  day.Y; 

159  This  is  the  day  of  light : 

Let  there  be  light  to-day; 


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0  Day-Spring,  rise  upon  our  night. 
And  chase  its  gloom  away. 

This  is  tie  day  of  rest : 

Our  failing  strength  renew; 

On  weary  brain  and  troubled  breast 
Shed  Thou  Thy  fresh'ning  dew. 

This  is  the  day  of  peace : 

Thy  peace  our  spirits  fill ; 
Bid  Thou  the  blasts  of  discord  cease, 

The  waves  of  strife  be  still. 

This  is  the  day  of  prayer : 

Let  earth  to  heaven  draw  near : 

Lift  up  our  hearts  to  seek  Thee  there ; 
Come  down  to  meet  us  here, 

This  is  the  first  of  days: 

Send  forth  Thy  quickening  Breath, 
And  wake  dead  souls  to  love  and  praise, 

0  Vanquisher  of  death !    Amen. 

"  The  Lard's  day" 

160  0  day  of  rest  and  gladness, 

0  day  of  joy  and  light, 
0  balni  of  care  and  sadness. 

Most  beautiful,  most  bright; 
On  thee,  the  high  and  lowly, 

Through  ages  join'd  in  tune. 
Sing,  Holy,  Holv,  Holy, 

To  the  great  6od  Triune. 


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On  thee,  at  the  creation, 

The  light  first  had  its  birth; 
On  thee,  for  our  salvation. 

Christ  rose  from  depths  of  earth  ; 
On  thee,  our  Lord  victorious 

The  Spirit  sent  from  heaven, 
And  thus  on  thee,  most  gloria 

A  triple  light  waa  given. 

Thou  art  a  port  protected 

From  storms  that  round  us  rise; 
A  garden  intersected 

With  streams  of  Paradise ; 
Thou  art  a  cooling  fountain 

In  life's  dry,  dreary  sand : 
From  thee,  like  Pisgalvs  mountain, 

We  view  our  promised  land. 

To-day  on  weary  nations 

The  heavenly  manna  falls; 
To  holy  convocations 

The  silver  trumpet  calls. 
Where  Gospel  light  is  glowing 

With  pure  and  radiant  beams, 
And  living  water  flowing 

With  soul-refreshing  streams. 

New  graces  ever  gaining 
From  this  our  day  of  rest. 

We  reach  the  rest  remaining 
To  spirits  of  the  blest ; 
5 


50 


To  Holy  Ghost  be  praises, 

To  Father,  and  to  Son ; 
The  Church  her  voice  upraises 

To  Thee,  blest  Three  in  One.  Amen. 


"  Lord,  I  have  loved  the  habitation  of  Thy  house." 

163  To  Thy  temple  I  repair  ; 
Lord,  I  love  to  worship  there: 
While  Thy  glorious  praise  is  sung. 
Touch  my  lips,  unloose  my  tongue. 

While  the  prayers  of  saints  ascend 
God  of  love,  to  mine  attend; 
Hear  me,  for  Thy  Spirit  pleads; 
Hear,  for  Jesus  interci 

While  I  hearken  to  Thy  law. 

Fill  my  soul  with  humble  awe. 
Till  Thy  Gospel  bring  to  me 
Life  and  immortality. 

While  Thy  ministers  proclaim 
Peace  and  pardon  in  Thy  Xanie. 
Through  their  voice,  by  faith,  may  I 
Hear  Thee  speaking  from  the  sky. 

From  Thy  house  when  I  return. 
May  my  heart  within  me  burn ; 
And  at  evening  let  me  sav. 
*  I  have  walk- d  with  God  to-day/' 

Amen. 


51 

■  While  11  ■  ■■  d  from  I 

165  Lord,  dismiss  us  with  Thy  blessing, 

Pill  our  hearts  with  joy  and  pei 
Let  as  each.  Thy  love  possessing. 
Triumph  in  redeeming  grace; 

fresh  us, 
Travelling  through  this  wilderness. 

Thanks  we  give,  and  ad  ration, 

'  For  Thy  (  "-pel's  joyful  sound; 
May  the  fruit  of  Thy  salvation 
In  our  hearts  and  lives  abound : 

May  Thy  presence 
With  us  evermore  be  found.     Amen. 

u  Thy  word  is  a  lamp  unto  my  feet,  and  a  light  unto 
my  path." 

166  Almighty  Father,  bless  the  word. 
Which  through  Thy  grace  we  now  have  heard  ; 
0  may  Thy  precious  seed  take  root, 

Spring  up,  and  bear  abundant  fruit. 

We  praise  Thee  for  the  means  of  grace, 
Thus  in  Thy  courts  to  seek  Thy  face: 
Grant,  Lord,  that  we  who  worship  here 
May  all,  at  last,  in  heaven  appear.     Amen. 

u  The  Lord  shall  give  His  people  the  blessing  of  peace" 

169  Saviour,  again  to  Thy  dear  Xame  we 

raise 
With  one  accord  our  parting  hymn  of  piaise; 


52 


We  stand  to  bless  Thee  ere  our  worship  cease, 
Then,  lowly  kneeling,  wait  Thy  word  of  peace. 

Grant  us  Thy  peace  upon  our  homeward  way ; 
With  Thee  began,  with  Thee  shall  end  the 

day ; 
Guard  Thou  the  lips  from  sin,  the  hearts  from 

shame, 
That   in    this    house    have    called    upon    Thy 

Name. 

Grant  us  Thy  peace,  Lord,  through  the  com- 
ing night, 

Turn  Thou  for  us  its  darkness  into  light ; 

From  harm  and  danger  keep  Thy  children 
free, 

For  dark  and  light  are  both  alike  to  Thee. 

Grant  us   Thy  peace  throughout  our  earthly 

life, 
Our  balm  in  sorrow,  and  our  stay  in  strife ; 
Then,  when  Thy  voice  shall  bid  our  conflict 

cease, 
Call  us,  O  Lord,  to  Thine  eternal  peace.  Amen. 

"The  armies  in  Heaven  followed  Him." 

176  The  Son  of  God  goes  forth  to  war, 
A  kingly  crown  to  gain ; 
His  blood-red  banner  streams  afar  : 
Who  follows  in  His  train  ? 


53 


Who  best  can  drink  His  cup  of  woe, 

And  triumph  over  pain, 
Who  patient  hears  His  Cross  below — 

He  follows  in  His  train. 

The  martyr  first,  whose  eagle  eve 

Could  pierce  beyond  the  grave. 
Who  saw  His  Master  in  the  sky. 

And  call'd  on  Him  to  save: 
Like  Him,  with  pardon  on  His  tongue. 

In  midst  of  mortal  pain, 
He  pray'd  for  them  that  did  the  wrong: 

Who  follows  in  His  train  i 

A  glorious  band,  the  chosen  few, 

On  whom  the  Spirit  came  : 
Twelve  valiant  saints,  their  hope  they  knew. 

And  mock'd  the  cross  and  flame  : 
They  met  the  tyrant's  brandished  steel, 

The  lion's  gory  mane ; 
They  bow'd  their  neck  the  death  to  feel : 

Who  follows  in  their  train  I 

A  noble  army,  men  and  boys. 

The  matron  and  the  maid. 
Around  the  Saviour's  throne  rejoice. 

In  robes  of  light  array'd  : 
They  climb'd  the  dizzy  steep  of  Heaven 

Through  peril,  toil,  and  pain  : 
0  God  !  to  us  may  grace  be  given 

To  follow  in  their  train  !      Amen. 


54 


"  These  are  they  which  came  out  of  great  tribulation, 
and  7iave  washed  their  robes,  and  made  them  white 
in  the  Blood  of  the  Lamb.11 

177  How  bright  these  glorious  spirits  shine 

Whence  all  their  white  array  ? 
How  came  they  to  the  blissful  seats 

Of  everlasting  day? 
Lo,  these  are  they  from  sufferings  great, 

Who  came  to  realms  of  light: 
And  in  the  blooo1  of  Christ  have  washed 

Those  robes  which  shine  so  bright. 

Now  with  triumphal  palms  they  stand 

Before  the  throne  on  high, 
And  serve  the  God  they  love  amidst 

The  glories  of  the  sky. 
His  presence  fills  each  heart  with  joy, 

Tunes  every  mouth  to  sing; 
By  day,  by  night,  the  sacred  courts 

With  glad  Hosannas  ring. 

The  Lamb  which  reigns  upon  the  throne 

Shall  o'er  them  still  preside ; 
Feed  them  with  nourishment  divine, 

And  all  their  footsteps  guide. 
'Mong  pastures  green  He'll  lead  His  flock, 

Where  living  streams  appear ; 
And  God  the  Lord  from  every  eye 

Shall  wipe  off  every  tear.     Amen. 


.».> 


'■  Wt  art  wmpaued  about  with  so  great  a  cloud  of 
iriti\>> 

187  FOB  all  the  saints,  who  from  their  labours 

rest, 
Who  Thee  by  faith  before  the  world  con: 
Thy  name.  0  Jesu.  be  forever  bless'd.  Alleluia. 

Thou  wast  their  rock,  their  fortress,  and  their 

might : 
Thou,  Lord,  their  Captain  in  the  well-fought 

fight : 
Thou,  in  the  darkness  drear,  the  Light  of  light. 

Alleluia 

0  may  Thy  soldiers,  faithful,  true,  and  bold. 
Fight  as  the  saints  who  nobly  fought  of  old. 
And  win.  with  them,  the  victor's  crown  oi'  _ 

Alleluia. 

0  blest  Communion,  fellowship  divine! 
ebly  struggle,  they  in  glory  shine  : 
5Tet  all  are  one  in  Thee,  for  all  are  Thine. 

Alleluia. 

And  when  the  strife  is  fierce,  the  warfare  long. 

Is  <>n  the  ear  the  distant  triumph-soi 
And    hearts    are    brave    again,  and  arm-    are 
>ng.  Alleluia. 

The  golden  evening  brightens  in  the  west; 

d  to  faithful  warriors  comes  the  rest : 
is  the  calm  of  Paradise  the  blefi 

Alleluia. 


56 

But  lo  !  there  breaks  a  yet  more  glorious  day ; 
The  saints  triumphant  rise  in  bright  array ; 
The  King  of  glory  passes  on  His  way. 

Alleluia. 

From  earth's  wide  bounds,  from  ocean's  far- 
thest coast. 

Through  gates  of  pearl  streams  in  the  count- 
less host. 
Singing  to  Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Ghost. 

Alleluia.     Amen. 


41  After  this  I  beheld,  and  lo,  a  great  multitude,  which  no 
man  could  number,  of  all  nations  and  kindred  and 
people  and  tongues,  stood  before  the  throne,  and  before 
the  Lamb,  clothed  with  white  robes,  and  palms  in  their 
hands" 

189  Hark!   the  sound  of  holy  voices. 

Chanting  o'er  the  crystal  sea, 
Alleluia,  Alleluia, 

Alleluia,  Lord,  to  Thee: 
Multitude,  which  none  can  number, 

Like  the  stars  in  glory  stands. 
Clothed  in  white  apparel,  holding 

Palms  of  victory  in  their  hands. 

Patriarch,  and  holy  Prophet, 

Who  prepared  the  way  of  Christ, 

King,  Apostle.  Saint,  Confessor, 
Martyr  and  Evangelist, 

Saintly  maiden,  godly  matron, 

Widows  who  have  watched  to  prayer, 


57 

Joined  in  holy  concert,  singing 
To  the  Lord  of  all.  are  there. 

They  have  come  from  tribulation. 

And  have  wash'd  their  rubes  in  blood, 
Wash'd  them  in  the  blood  of  Jesus  : 

Tried  they  were,  and  firm  they  stood  : 
Mock'd,  imprisoned,  stoned,  tormenl 

Sawn  asunder,  slain  with  sword. 
They  have  conquer'd  death  and  Satan 

Ijv  the  might  of  Christ  the  Lord. 

Marching  with  Thy  cross  their  banner. 

They  have  triumphed  following 
Thee,  "the  Captain  of  salvation. 

Thee,  their  Saviour  and  their  King, 
Gladly.  Lord,  with  Thee  they  suffered  : 

Gladly,  Lord,  with  Thee  they  died; 
And  by  death  to  life  immortal 

They  were  born  and  glorified. 

Now  they  reign  in  heavenly  glory, 

Xow  they  walk  in  golden  light, 
Xow  they  drink,  as  from  a  river, 

Holy  bliss  and  infinite  : 
Love  and  peace  they  taste  forever. 

And  all  truth  and  knowledge  see 
In  the  beatific  vision 

Of  the  blessed  Trinity.     Amen. 

u  Glorious  things  are   spoken  of  thee,    0  city  of  God.'" 

190  Glorious  things  of  thee  are  spoken, 
Zion.  citv  of  our  God: 


58 

He,  whose  word  cannot  be  broken, 
Fornrd  thee  for  His  own  abode ; 

On  the  Eock  of  Ages  founded, 
What  can  shake  thy  sure  repose  ? 

With  salvation's  walls  surrounded, 
Thou  may'st  smile  at  all  thy  foes. 

See  the  streams  of  living  waters, 

Springing  from  eternal  love, 
Well  supply  thy  sons  and  daughters, 

And  all  fear  of  want  remove ; 
Who  can  faint,  while  such  a  river 

Ever  flows  their  thirst  t?  assuage? 
Grace,  which  like  the  Lord,  the  giver, 

Never  fails  from  age  to  age. 

Round  each  habitation  hovering, 

See  the  cloud  and  fire  appear, 
Fur  a  glory  and  a  covering, 

Showing  that  the  Lord  is  near. 
Blest  inhabitants  of  Zion, 

Waslfd  in  the  Redeemers  blood! 
Jesus.  Whom  their  souls  rely  on, 

Makes  them  kings  and  priests  to  God. 

Amen. 

"  0  pray  for  the  peace  of  Jerusalem  :  they  shall  prosper 
that  love  thee.'" 

191  I  love  Thy  kingdom,  Lord. 
The  house  of  Thine  abode, 
The  Church  our  blest  Redeemer  saved 
With  His  own  precious  Blood. 


59 

I  love  Thy  Church.  0  God; 
Her  walls  before  Thee  stand, 

Pear  as  the  apple  of  Thine 

And  graven  on  Thy  hand. 

For  her  my  tears  shall  fall; 

For  her  my  prayers  ascend; 
To  her  my  cares  and  toils  be  given, 

Till  toils  and  cares  shall  end. 

Beyond  my  highest  joy 

i  prize  her  heavenly  ways, 
Her  sweet  communion,  solemn  vows, 
Her  hymns  of  love  and  praise. 

Jesus,  Thou  Friend  divine, 

Our  Saviour  and  our  King. 
Thy  hand  from  every  snare  and  foe 

Shall  great  deliverance  bring. 

Sure  as  Thy  truth  shall  last, 

To  Sion  shall  be  given 
The  brightest  glories  earth  can  yield, 

And  brighter  bliss  of  heaven.       Amen. 

11  That  they  all  may  be  ojie." 

197  Oke  sole  baptismal  sign. 

One  Lord,  below,  above, 
One  faith,  one  hope  divine. 

One  only  watchword — Love: 
From  different  temples  though  it  rise, 
One  song  ascendeth  to  the  skies. 


60 

Our  sacrifice  is  one, 

One  Priest  before  the  throne. 
The  slain,  the  risen  Son. 

Redeemer,  Lord  alone ! 
And  sighs  from  contrite  hearts  that  spring 
Our  chief,  our  choicest  offering. 

Head  of  Thy  Church  beneath. 

The  Catholic,  the  true, 
On  all  her  members  breathe, 

Her  broken  frame  renew ! 
Then  shall  Thy  perfect  will  be  done, 
When  Christians  love  and  live  as  one. 

Amen. 

u  Jesus  Christ  Himself  being  the  chief  cornerstone" 

202  The  Church's  one  foundation 

Is  Jesus  Christ  her  Lord ; 
She  is  His  new  creation 

By  water  and  the  word: 
From  heaven  He  came  and  sought  her 

To  be  His  holy  bride ; 
With  His  own  Blood  He  bought  her, 

And  for  her  life  He  died. 

Elect  from  every  nation, 

Yet  one  o'er  all  the  earth, 
Her  charter  of  salvation 

One  Lord,  one  faith,  one  birth  ; 
One  holy  name  she  blesses, 

Partakes  one  holy  food, 


61 

And  to  one  hope  she  presses, 
With  every  grace  endued. 

Though  with  a  scornful  wonder, 

Men  see  her  sore  opprest. 
By  schisms  rent  asunder, 

By  heresies  distrest ; 
Yet  saints  their  watch  are  keeping, 

Their  cry  goes  up,  u  How  long  ? n 
And  soon  the  night  of  weeping 

Shall  be  the  morn  of  song. 


'Mid  toil  and  tribulation. 

And  tumult  of  her  war, 
She  waits  the  consummation 

Of  peace  for  evermore  ; 

Till  with  the  vision  glorious 
Her  longing  eyes  are  blest, 

And  the  great  Church  victorious 
Shall  be  the  Church  at  rest. 


Yet  she  on  earth  hath  union 

With  God  the  Three  in  One, 
And  mystic  sweet  communion 

With  those  whose  rest  is  won : 
0  happy  ones  and  holy  ! 

Lord,  give  us  grace  that  we 
Like  them,  the  meek  and  lowly, 

On  hidi  may  dwell  with  Thee.    Amen. 


62 

^  Jesus  said  unto  them,  I  am  the  Bread  of  Life!* 

207  Bread  of  the  world,  in  mercy  broken, 
Wine  of  the  soul,  in  mercy  shed, 
By  Whom  the  words  of  life  were  spoken. 
And  in  Whose  death  our  sins  are  dead ; 

Look  on  the  heart  by  sorrow  broken, 
Look  on  the  tears  by  sinners  shed; 

And  be  Thy  feast  to  us  the  token 
That  by  Thy  grace  our  souls  are  fed. 

Amen. 

11  Whoso  eateth  My  Flesh  a?ui  drinketh  My  Blood  hath 
eternal  life." 

209  Bread  of  Heaven,  on  Thee  we  feed, 
For  Thy  Flesh  is  meat  indeed : 
Ever  may  our  souls  be  fed 
With  this  true  and  living  Bread ; 
"Day  by  day  with  strength  supplied, 
Through  the  life  of  Him  Who  died. 

Vine  of  heaven,  Thy  Blood  supplies 

This  blest  cup  of  sacrifice ; 

Lord.  Thy  Wounds  our  healing  give, 

To  Thy  Cross  we  look  and  live : 

Jesus,  may  we  ever  be 

Grafted,  rooted,  built  in  Thee.     Amen. 

"  JRe  took  them  up  in  His  arms,  put  His  hands  upon 
them,  and  blessed  them." 

213  Saviour,  Who  Thy  flock  art  feeding, 
With  the  shepherd's  kindest  care, 


63 

All  the  feeble  gently  leading, 

While  the  lambs  Thy  are; 

Now,  these  little  ones  receiving. 

Fold  them  in  Thy  gracious  arm ; 
There,  we  know.  Thy  Word  believing. 

Only  there  secure  from  harm. 

Never  from  thy  pasture  roving. 
Let  them  be  the  lion's  prey  : 

Let  Thy  tenderness,  so  loving, 

Keep  them  all  life's  dangerous  way. 

Then,  within  Thy  fold  eternal. 

Let  them  find  a  resting-pla      ; 
Peed  in  pastures  ever  vernal. 

Drink  the  rivers  of  Thy  grace.    Amen. 

"  That  he  may  please  ILim  Who  hath  chosen  Jam  to  be  a 

214  Ix  token  that  thou  shalt  not  fear 
Christ  crucified  to  own, 
We  print  the  cross  upon  thee  here, 
And  stamp  thee  His  alone. 

In  token  that  thou  shalt  not  blush 

To  glory  in  His  Name, 
We  blazon  here  upon  thy  front, 

His  glory  and  His  shame. 

In  token  that  thou  shalt  not  flinch 
Christ's  quarrel  to  maintain, 


64 


But  'neath  His  banner  manfully 
Firm  at  tliy  post  remain  ; 

In  token  that  thou  too  shalt  tread 

The  path  He  travell'd  by, 
Endure  the  cross,  despise  the  shame, 

And  sit  thee  down  on  high ; 

Thus  outwardly  and  visibly 

We  seal  thee  for  His  own : 
And  may  the  brow  that  wears  His  cross 

Hereafter  share  His  crown.      Amen. 

uBe  strong  in  the  Lord,  and  in  the  power  of  His  might/ 

2  1 6  Soldiers  of  Christ  arise, 
And  put  your  armour  on; 
Strong  in  the  strength  which  God  supplies 
Through  His  eternal  Son. 

Strong  in  the  Lord  of  hosts, 

And  in  His  mighty  power ; 
Who  in  the  strength  of  Jesus  trusts, 

Is  more  than  conqueror. 

Stand  then  in  His  great  might, 
With  all  His  strength  endued ; 

And  take,  to  arm  you  for  the  fight? 
The  panoply  of  God ; 

That  having  all  things  done, 

And  all  your  conflicts  past, 
Ye  may  behold  your  victory  won. 

And  stand  complete  at  last.     Amen. 


65 


children,  keep  yourselves  from  id/Ax" 

225  JesUj  meek  and  gentle, 
Son  of  God  most  nigh, 
Pitying,  loving  Saviour, 
Hear  Thy  children's  cry. 

Pardon  our  offences, 

Loose  our  captive  chains, 

Break  down  every  idol 
Which  our  soul  detains. 

Give  us  holy  freedom, 
Fill  our  hearts  with  love ; 

Draw  us,  holy  Jesu, 
To  the  realms  above. 

Lead  us  on  our  journey, 

Be  Thyself  the  way 
Through  terrestrial  darkness 

To  celestial  day. 

Jesu,  meek  and  gentle, 

Son  of  God  most  high, 
Pitying,  loving  Saviour, 

Hear  Thy  children's  cry.     Amen. 


n  He  shall  feed  His  flock  like  a  shepherd  ;  He  shall  gather 
the  lambs  with  His  arm,  and  carry  them  in  His  bosom." 

229  Saviour,  like  a  shepherd  lead  us, 
Much  we  need  Thy  tender  care ; 
In  Thy  pleasant  pastures  feed  us ; 


66 


For  our  use  Thy  folds  prepare  : 

Blessed  Jesus! 
Thou  has  bought  us,  Thine  we  are. 

Thou  hast  promised  to  receive  us. 
Poor  and  sinful  though  we  be ; 

Thou  hast  mercy  to  relieve  us; 

Grace  to  cleanse,  and  power  to  free : 

Blessed  Jesus ! 
Let  us  early  turn  to  Thee. 

Early  let  us  seek  Thy  favour, 

Early  let  us  learn  Thy  will ; 
Do  Thou,  Lord,  our  only  Saviour, 

With  Thy  love  our  bosoms  fill : 
Blessed  Jesus ! 

Thou  hast  loved  us, — love  us  still.  Amen. 

lBi  strong  and  of  a  good  cmirage.  .  .  And  the  Lord,  lie 
it  is  that  doth  go  before  thee'' 

232  Onward,  Christian  soldiers, 

Marching  as  to  war. 

With  the  Cross  of  Jesus 

Going  on  before. 
Christ  the  Royal  Master 
Leads  against  the  foe ; 
Forward  into  battle, 
See,  His  banners  go. 

Onward,  Christian  soldiers, 

Marching  as  to  war. 
With  the  Cross  of  Jesus 
Going  on  before. 


87 

At  the  sign  of  triumph 
:rs  host  doth  flee; 
On.  then.  Christian  soldiers, 

On  to  victory. 
Sell's  foundations  quiver 
At  the  shout  of  praifi   ; 
-  tiers,  lift  your  voic  3, 
Loud  your  anthems  raise. 
Onward,  etc. 

Like  a  mighty  army 

Moves  the  Church  of  God; 
Brothers,  we  are  treading 

Where  the  saints  have  trod; 
We  are  not  divided, 

All  one  body  we, 
One  in  hupe  and  doctrine, 

One  in  charity. 
Onward,  etc. 

Crowns  and  thrones  may  perish, 

Kingdoms  rise  and  wane. 
But  the  Church  of  Jtsus 
Constant  will  remain; 
3  of  hell  can  never 
linst  that  Church  prevail; 
We  have  Christ's  own  promise, 
And  that  cannot  fail. 
Onward,  etc. 

Onward,  then,  ye  people, 
Join  our  happy  throng, 


68 

Blend  with  ours  your  voices 

In  the  triumph -song  ; 
Glory,  laud,  and  honour, 
Unto  Christ  the  King ; 
This  through  countless  ages 
Men  and  Angels  sing. 

Onward,  Christian  soldiers, 

Marching  as  to  war, 
With  the  cross  of  Jesus 
Going  on  before.     Amen. 

fk  My  grace  is  sufficient  for  thee" 

237  My  faith  looks  up  to  Thee, 
Thou  Lamb  of  Calvary, 

Saviour  divine! 
Now  hear  me  while  I  pray : 
Take  all  my  guilt  away ; 
0  let  me  from  this  dav 

Be  wholly  Thine. 

May  Thy  rich  grace  impart 
Strength  to  my  fainting  heart, 

My  zeal  inspire ; 
As  Thou  hast  died  for  me, 
0  may  my  love  to  Thee 
Pure,  warm,  and  changeless  be, 

A  living  fire. 

While  life's  dark  maze  I  tread, 
And  griefs  around  me  spread, 
Be  Thou  my  guide ; 


69 

Bid  darkness  turn  to  day ; 
Wipe  sorrow's  tears  away, 
Nor  lei  me  ever  stray 
Prom  Thee  aside. 

When  ends  life's  transient  dream, 
When  death's  cold,  sullen  stream 

Shall  o'er  me  roll, 
Blest  Saviour,  then  in  love. 
Fear  and  distrust  remove; 
0  bear  me  safe  above. 

A  ransom'd  soul.     Amen. 


'"  And  they  shall  be  Mine,  with  the  Lord  of  hosts,  in  that 
day  when  I  make  up  Myjex 

238  Thine  forever:— God  of  love, 

Hear  us  from  Thy  throne  above; 
Thine  forever  may  we  be. 
Here  and  in  eternity. 

Thine  forever  :— Lord  of  life, 
Shield  us  through  our  earthlv  strife: 
Thou  the  Life,  the  Truth,  the  Way. 
Guide  us  to  the  realms  of  day. 

Thine  forever  : — 0  how  bless'd 
They  who  find  in  Thee  their  r- 
Saviour.  Guardian,  Heavenly  Friend, 
0  defend  us  to  the  end. 


70 

Thine  forever  : — Saviour,  keep 
These  thy  frail  and  trembling  sheep; 
Safe  alone  beneath  Thy  care. 
Let  us  all  Thy  goodness  share. 

Thine  forever: — Thou  our  guide. 

All  our  wants  by  Thee  supplied. 
All  our  sins  by  Thee  forgiven. 
Lead  us.  Lord,  from  earth  to  heaven. 

Amm. 

"Put  on  the  whole  armour  of  God." 

242  Arm  these  Thy  soldiers,  mighty  Lord. 
With  shield  of  faith  and  Spirit's  .-word  ; 
Forth  to  the  battle  may  they  go, 

And  boldly  fight  against  the  : 
With  banner  of  the  cross  unfuiTd. 
And  by  it  overcome  the  world  ; 
And  bo  at  last  receive  from  Th 
The  palm  and  crown  of  victory. 

Come,  ever-blessed  Spirit,  come. 

And  make  Thy  servants'  hearts  Thy  home ; 
May  each  a  living  teniple  be. 
Hallow'd  forever.  Lord,  to  Th< 
Enrich  that  temple's  holy  shrine 
With  sevenfold  gifts  of  grace  divine : 
With  wisdom,  light,  and  knowledge  bless. 
Strength,  counsel,  fear,  and  godliness. 

Amen. 


71 


"  8wrdy  He  hath  harm  tarried  our 

sorr 

252  When  our  heads  are  bowed  with  w 
When  our  bitter  tears  o'erflow. 
When  we  mourn  the  lost,  the  dear, 
Jesu,  Sou  of  Mary,  hear. 

Thou  our  throbbing  flesh  hast  worn, 
Thou  oar  mortal  griefs  hast  borne, 
Thou  hast  Bhed  the  human  tear; 
.1  «u,  Son  of  Mary.  hear. 

When  the  solemn  death-bell  tolls 
For  our  own  departing  souls. 
When  our  final  doom  is  near, 
Jesu,  Son  of  Mary.  hear. 

Thou  hast  bowed  the  dying  head. 
Thou  the  blood  of  life  hast  shed, 
Thou  hast  filled  a  mortal  bier ; 
Jesu,  Son  of  Mary,  hear. 

When  the  heart  is  sad  within 
With  the  thought  of  all  its  sin. 
When  the  spirit  shrinks  with  fear, 
Jesu,  Son  of  Mary.  hear. 

Thou  the  shame,  the  grief,  hast  known, 
Though  the  sins  were  not  Thine  own ; 
Thou  hast  deigned  their  load  to  bear : 
Jesu,  Son  of  Mary,  hear.     Amen. 


"  Make  Thy  way  straight  before  my  face? 

254  Thy  way,  not  mine,  0  Lord, 

However  dark  it  be : 
Lead  me  by  Thine  own  band. 

Choose  out  the  path  for  me. 
Smooth  let  it  be  or  rough, 

It  will  be  still  the  best; 
Winding  or  straight,  it  leads 

Right  onward  to  Thy  rest. 

I  dare  not  choose  my  lot ; 

I  would  not.  if  I  might ; 
Choose  Thou  for  me,  my  God ; 

So  shall  I  walk  aright. 
Take  Thou  my  cup,  and  it 

With  joy  or  sorrow  fill. 
As  best  to  Thee  may  seem ; 

Choose  Thou  my  good  and  ill. 
I 
Choose  Thou  for  me  my  friends, 

My  sickness  or  my  health ; 
Choose  Thou  my  cares  for  me, 

My  poverty  or  wealth. 
Not  mine,  not  mine  the  choice, 

In  things  or  great  or  small ; 
Be  Thou  my  guide,  my  strength, 

My  wisdom  and,  my  all.     Anieu. 

<k  Thy  will  be  doner 

256  My  God,  my  Father,  while  I  stray 
Far  from  my  home,  on  life's  rough  way, 


78 

0  teach  me  from  mv  heart  to  >av. 

-  Thy  will  be  done." 

'Though  dark  my  path,  and  sad  my  lot, 
L  ;  me  be  still  and  murmur  not. 
Or  breathe  the  prayer  divinely  taught, 
••  Thy  will  be  done." 

What  though  in  lonely  grief  I  sigh 
For  friends  beloved  no  longer  nigh. 
Submissive  still  would  I  reply, 
"  Thy  will  be  done.* 

If  Thou  shouldst  call  me  to  resign 
What  most  I  prize — it  ne'er  was  mine, 

1  onlv  yield  Thee  what  is  Thine — 

u  Thy  will  be  done.''* 

Let  but  my  fainting  heart  be  blest 
With  Thy  sweet  Spirit  for  its  guest, 
My  God,  to  Thee  I  leave  the  rest ; 

-  Thy  will  be  done." 

Renew  my  will  from  day  to  day. 
Blend  it  with  Thine,  and  take  away 
All  that  now  makes  it  hard  to  say, 

-  Thy  will  be  done."     Amen. 

M  My  meditation  of  Him  shall  be  sweet." 

257  Whate'er  my  God  ordains  is  right ; 
His  will  is  ever  just; 
Howe'er  He  orders  now  my  cause, 

I  will  be  still  and  trust. 


74 

He  is  my  God ; 

Though  dark  my  road, 
He  holds  me  that  I  shall  not  fall, 
Wherefore  to  Him  I  leave  it  all. 

Whate'er  my  God  ordains  is  right ; 

He  never  will  deceive ; 
He  leads  me  by  the  proper  path, 
And  so  to  Him  I  cleave, 
And  take  content 
What  He  hath  sent ; 
His  hand  can  turn  my  griefs  away, 
And  patiently  I  wait  His  day. 

Whate'er  my  God  ordains  is  right; 

Though  I  the  cup  must  drink 
That  bitter  seems  to  my  faint  heart, 
I  will  not  fear  nor  shrink ; 
Tears  pass  away 
With  dawn  of  day; 
Sweet  comfort  yet  shall  fill  my  heart. 
And  pain  and  sorrow  all  depart. 

Whate'er  my  God  ordains  is  right ; 

My  Light,  my  Life  is  He, 
Who  cannot  will  me  ought  but  good  ; 
I  trust  him  utterly  ; 
For  well  I  know, 
In  joy  or  woe, 
We  soon  shall  see,  as  sunlight  clear, 
How  faithful  was  our  Guardian  here. 


75 


Whatever  my  God  ordains  is  right ; 

Here  will  I  rake  my  stand. 
Though  Borrow,  need,  or  deatli  make  earth 
For  me  a  desert  land. 

My  Father's  care 

Is  round  me  there. 
He  holds  me  that  I  shall  not  fall: 
And  so  to  Him  I  leave  it  all.     Amen. 

We  brought  nothing  into  ihu  world, and  it  is  certain 
we  can  carry  nothing  out:' 

262  Sate  Home,  safe  Home  in  port ! 
Bent  cordage,  shattered  deck, 
Torn  sails,  provision  short. 
And  only  not  a  wreck  : 
But  0  the  joy  upon  the  shore. 
To  tell  our  voyage  perils  o'er  ! 

The  prize,  the  prize  secure  !  » 

The  warrior  nearly  fell : 
Bare  all  he  could  enaure, 
And  bare  not  always  well: 
But  he  may  smile  at  troubles  gone 
Who  sets  the  victor-garland  on! 

Xo  more  the  foe  can  harm  : 

Xo  more  of  leaguer'd  camp. 
And  cry  of  night  alarm. 
And  need  of  ready  lamp : 
And  yet  how  nearly  had  he  fail'd. — 
How  nearly  had  that  foe  prevailed! 


76 

The  lamb  is  in  the  fold 

In  perfect  safety  penn?d; 
The  Hon  once  had  hold, 

And  thought  to  make  an  end ; 
But  One  came  by  with  wounded  side, 
And  for  the  sheep  the  Shepherd  died. 

Amen. 

"  Tlie  Lord  said  unto  him,  I  have  hallowed  this  house  to 
put  My  Name  tlwre  forever,  and  Mine  eyes  and  Mine 
heart  shall  be  there  perpetually." 

279  Christ  is  our  corner-stone, 
On  Him  alone  we  build: 
With  His  true  saints  alone 

The  courts  of  heaven  are  filled  : 
On  His  great  love 
Our  hopes  we  place 
Of  present  grace 
4  And  joys  above. 

0  then  with  hymns  of  praise 

These  hallowed  courts  shall  ring, 
Our  voices  we  will  raise 
_  The  Three  in  One  to  sing ; 
And  thus  proclaim 
In  joyful  song 
Both  loud  and  long 
That  glorious  Name. 

Here,  gracious  God,  do  Thou 
For  evermore  draw  nigh; 


77 

Accept  each  faithful  vow. 

And  mark  each  suppliant  sigh: 
In  copious  shower 
On  all  who  pray 
Each  holy  day 
Thy  blessings  pour. 

Here  may  we  gain  from  heaven 
The  grace  which  we  implore ; 
And  may  that  grace,  once  given. 
Be  with  as  evermore. 
Until  that  day 
When  all  the  blest 
To  endless  rest 
Are  called  away.      Amen. 

"  Behold ',  I  lay  in  Sion  a  chief  corner-stone,  elect, 
precious." 

282  Christ  is  made  the  sure  foundation, 
Christ  the  head  and  corner-stone, 

Chosen  of  the  Lord,  and  precious. 
Binding  all  the  Church  in  one, 

Holy  Sion's  help  forever. 
And  her  confidence  alone. 

All  that  dedicated  city. 

Dearly  loved  of  God  on  high, 
In  exultant  jubilation 

Pours  perpetual  melody  ; 
God  the  One  in  Three  adoring 

In  glad  hymns  eternally. 


78 

To  this  temple,  where  we  call  Thee, 
Come,  0  Lord  of  hosts,  to-day  : 

With  Thy  wonted  loving-kindness, 
Hear  Thy  servants  as  they  pray; 

And  Thy  fullest  benediction 
Shed  within  its  walls  alway. 

Here  vouchsafe  to  all  Thy  servants 
What  they  ask  of  Thee  to  gain, 

What  they  gain  from  Thee  for  evei 
With  the  blessed  to  retain, 

And  hereafter  in  Thy  glory 
Evermore  with  Thee  to  reign. 

Praise  and  honour  to  the  Father, 
Praise  and  honour  to  the  Son, 

Praise  and  honour  to.  the  Spirit, 
Ever  Three,  and  ever  One, 

One  in  might,  and  One  in  glory, 
While  eternal  ages  run.     Amen. 

"  Come  over  and  help  us" 

283  Feom  Greenland's  icy  mountains, 

From  India's  coral  strand, 
Where  Afric's  sunny  fountains 

Poll  down  their  golden  sand ; 
From  many  an  ancient  river, 

From  many  a  palmy  plain, 
They  call  us  to  deliver 

Tneir  land  from  errors  chain. 


79 

What  though  the  spicy  breezes 

Blow  soft  o'er  Ceylon's  isle; 
Though  every  prospect  pleases, 

And  only  man  is  vile : 
In  vain  with  lavish  kindness 

The  gifts  of  God  are  strown ; 
The  heathen  in  his  blindness 

Bows  down  to  wood  and  stone. 

Shall  we,  whose  souls  are  lighted 

With  wisdom  from  on  high ; 
Shall  we  to  men  benighted 

The  lamp  of  life  deny  ? 
Salvation  !  Oh,  Salvation  ! 

The  joyful  sound  proclaim, 
Till  each  remotest  nation 

Has  learnt  Messiah's  Name. 

Waft,  waft,  ye  winds,  His  story, 

And  you,  ye  waters,  roll, 
Till,  like  a  sea  of  glory, 

It  spreads  from  pole  to  pole : 
Till  o'er  our  ransonvd  nature 

The  Lamb  for  sinners  slain, 
Eedeemer,  King,  Creator, 

In  bliss  returns  to  reign.     Amen. 


;i  He  shall  have  dominion  from  sea  to  sea.*' 

284  Jesus  shall  reign  where'er  the  sun 
Does  his  successive  journeys  run; 


80 

His  kingdom  stretch  from  shore  to  shore, 
Till  moons  shall  wax  and  wane  no  more. 

To  Him  shall  endless  prayer  be  made, 
And  praises  throng  to  crown  His  Head ; 
His  name  like  sweet  perfume  shall  rise 
With  every  morning  sacrifice. 

People  and  realms  of  every  tongue 
Dwell  on  His  love  with  sweetest  song  ; 
And  infant  voices  shall  proclaim 
Their  early  blessings  on  His  name. 

Blessings  abound  where'er  He  reigns ; 
The  prisoner  leaps  to  loose  his  chains, 
The  weary  find  eternal  rest, 
And  all  the  sons  of  want  are  blest. 

Let  every  creature  rise  and  bring 
Peculiar  honours  to  our  King ; 
Angels  descend  with  songs  again, 
And  earth  repeat  the  loud  Amen.    Amen. 

u  As  every  man  hath  received  the  gift,  even  so  minister 
the  same  one  to  another" 

299  We  give  Thee  but  Thine  own 
Whate'er  the  gift  may  be  : 
All  that  we  have  is  Thine  alone, 
A  trust,  0  Lord,  from  Thee. 

May  we  Thy  bounties  thus 
As  stewards  true  receive, 


81 

And  gladly,  as  Thou  blessest  us, 

To  Thee  our  first-fruits  give.    Amen. 

'  0  clap  yr>ur  hands  together,  all  ye  people :  0  sing  unto 
God  xcith  the  voice  of  melody." 

303  Now  thank  we  all  our  God, 

With  heart  and  hands  and  voices, 

Who  wondrous  things  hath  done,, 
In  Whom  His  world  rejoices: 
Who  from  our  mothers  arms 
Hath  bless'd  us  on  our  way 
With  countless  gifts  of  love. 
And  still  is  ours  to-day. 

0  may  this  bounteous  God 
Through  all  our  life  be  near  us. 

With  ever  joyful  hearts 
And  blessed  peace  to  cheer  us ; 
And  keep  us  in  His  grace, 

And  guide  us  when  perplex'd, 
And  free  us  from  all  ills 
In  this  world  and  the  next. 

All  praise  and  thanks  to  God 
The  Father  now  be  given, 

The  Son,  and  Him  Who  reigiu 
With  Them  in  highest  heaven, 
The  One  eternal  God. 

Whom  earth  and  heaven  adore, 
For  thus  it  was,  is  now, 

And  shall  be  evermore.     Amen. 


82 


11  Wlw  giveth  food  to  all  flesh;  for  His  mercy  endureth 
J  or  exer." 

305  Praise,  0  praise  our  God  and  King ! 
Hymns  of  adoration  sing ; 
For  His  mercies  still  endure, 
Ever  faithful,  ever  sure. 

Praise  Him  that  He  made  the  sun 
Day  by  day  his  course  to  run ; 
For,  etc. 

And  the  silver  moon  by  night, 
Shining  with  her  gentle  light ; 
For,  etc. 

Praise  Him  that  he  gave  the  rain 
To  mature  the  swelling  grain ; 
For,  etc. 

And  hath  bid  the  fruitful  field 
Crops  of  precious  increase  yield ; 
For,  etc. 

Praise  Him  for  our  harvest-store. 
He  hath  fill'd  the  garner-floor ; 
For,  etc. 

And  for  richer  food  than  this, 
Pledge  of  everlasting  bliss ; 
For,  etc. 

Glory  to  our  bounteous  King ! 
Glory  let  creation  sing ! 


83 

Glory  to  the  Father,  Son, 
An(T blest  Spirit,  Three  in  One. 

Amen. 

1  TJiere  remaineth  titer ef ore  a  rest  for  the  people  of  God." 

317  There  is  a  blessed  home 

Beyond  this  land  of  woe, 
Where  trials  never  come, 

Nor  tears  of  sorrow  flow ; 
Where  faith  is  lost  in  sight, 

And  patient  hope  is  crowird, 
And  everlasting  light 

Its  glory  throws  around. 

There  is  a  land  of  peace, 

Good  Angels  know  it  well ; 
Glad  songs  that  never  cease 

Within  its  portals  swell ; 
Around  its  glorious  throne 

Ten  thousand  saints  adore 
Christ,  with  the  Father  One, 

And  Spirit,  evermore. 

0  joy  all  joys  beyond, 

To. see  the  Lamb  Who  died, 
And  count  each  sacred  wound 

In  hands  and  feet  and  side ; 
To  give  to  Him  the  praise 

Of  every  triumph  won, 
And  sins:  through  endless  days 

The  great  things  He  hath  done. 


84 

Look  up,  ye  saints  of  God, 

Nor  fear  to  tread  below 
The  path  your  Saviour  trod 

Of  daily  toil  and  woe ; 
Wait  but  a  little  while 

In  uncomplaining  love, 
His  own  most  gracious  smile 

Shall  welcome  you  above.     Amen. 

"  Under  His  wings  shalt  thou  trust," 

333  All  praise  to  Thee,  my  God,  this  night, 
For  all  the  blessings  of  the  light : 
Keep  me,  0  keep  me,  King  of  kings, 
Beneath  Thine  own  Almighty  Wings. 

Forgive  me,  Lord,  for  Thy  dear  Son, 
The  ill  that  I  this  day  have  done; 
That  with  the  world,  myself,  and  Thee, 
I,  ere  I  sleep,  at  peace  may  be. 

Teach  me  to  live,  th&t  I  may  dread 
The  grave  as  little  as  my  bed ; 
To  die,  that  this  vile  body  may 
Eise  glorious  at  the  awful  day. 

0  may  my  soul  on  Thee  repose, 
And  with  sweet  sleep  mine  eyelids  close : 
Sleep,  that  may  me  more  vigorous  make 
To  serve  my  God,  when  I  awake. 

When  in  the  night  I  sleepless  lie, 

My  soul  with  heavenly  thoughts  supply: 


85 

Let  no  ill  dreams  disturb  my  rest, 
N  o  powers  of  darkness  me  molest. 

Praise  God,  from  Whom  all  blessings  flow; 
Praise  Him,  all  creatures  here  below; 
Praise  Him  above,  ye  heavenly  host; 
Praise  Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Ghost.  Amen. 

"Abide  with  us  ;  for  the  day  is  fur  spent." 

335  Abide  with  me :  fast  falls  the  eventide ; 
The  darkness  deepens  ;  Lord,  with  me  abide : 
When  other  helpers  fail,  and  comforts  flee, 
Help  of  the  helpless,  0  abide  with  me. 

Swift  to  its  close  ebbs  out  life's  little  day; 
Earth's  joys  grow  dim,  its  glories  pass  away, 
Change  and  decay  in  all  around  I  see ; 

0  Thou  Who  changest  not,  abide  with  me. 

1  need  Thy  presence  every  passing  hour ; 
What  but   Thy  grace  can  foil   the   tempter's 

power  ? 
Who,  like  Thyself,  my  guide  and  stay  can  be? 
Through  cloud  and  sunshine,  Lord,  abide  with 

me. 

I  fear  no  foe,  with  Thee  at  hand  to  bless : 
Ills  have  no  wTeight,  and  tears  no  bitterness. 
Where  is  death's  sting  ?  where,  grave,  thy  vic- 
tory ? 
I  triumph  still,  if  Thou  abide  with  me. 


86 


Hold  Thou  Thy  Cross  before  ruy  closing  eyes : 
Shine  through  the  gloom,  and  point  me  to"  the 

skies; 
Heaven's   morning  breaks,  and   earth's   yam 

shadows  flee  ; 
In  life,  in  death,  0  Lord,  abide  with  me. 

Amen. 
(i  Thy  sun  shall  no  more  go  doicn." 

336  Sun  of  my  soul,  Thou  Saviour  dear, 
It  is  not  night,  if  Thou  be  near; 
0  may  no  earth-born  cloud  arise 
To  hide  Thee  from  Thy  servant's  eyes. 

When  the  soft  dews  of  kindly  sleep 
My  weary  eyelids  gently  steep, 
Be  my  last  thought,  how  sweet  to  rest 
Forever  on  my  Saviour's  breast. 

Abide  with  me  from  morn  till  eve. 
For  without  Thee  I  cannot  live; 
Abide  with  me  when  night  is  nigh, 
For  without  Thee  I  dare  not  die. 

If  some  poor  wandering  child  of  Thine 
Have  spurn'd  to-day  the  voice  divine, 
Now,  Lord,  the  gracious  work  begin; 
Let  him  no  more  lie  down  in  sin. 

Watch  by  the  sick ;  enrich  the  poor 
With  blessings  from  Thy  boundless  store ; 
Be  every  mourners  sleep  to-night, 
Like  infant  slumbers,  pure  and  light 


87 


Come  near  and  bless  us  when  we  wake, 
Ere  through  the  world  our  way  we  take. 
Till  in  the  ocean  of  Thy  love 
We  lose  ourselves  in  Heaven  above.     Amen. 


11  The  Lord  is  my  light" 

338  Sweet  Saviour,  bless  us  ere  we  go  : 
Thy  word  into  our  minds  instil ; 

And  make  our  lukewarm  hearts  to  glow 
With  lowly  love  and  fervent  will. 

Through  life's  long  day  and  death's  dark  night, 

0  gentle  Jesu,  be  our  Light. 

The  day  is  gone,  its  hours  have  run. 

And  Thou  hast  taken  count  of  all. 
The  scanty  triumphs  grace  hath  won, 

The  broken  vow,  the  frequent  fall. 
Through,  etc. 

Grant  us,  dear  Lord,  from  evil  ways 

True  absolution  and  release  : 
And  bless  us.  more  than  in  past  days, 

With  purity  and  inward  peace. 
Through,  etc. 

Labour  is  sweet,  for  thou  hast  toil'd  ; 

And  care  is  light,  for  thou  hast  cared: 
Ah  !  never  let  our  works  be  soil'd 

With  strife,  or  by  deceit  ensnared. 
Through,  etc. 


88 

For  all  we  love,  the  poor,  the  sad, 

The  sinful,  unto  Thee  we  call ; 
0  let  Thy  mercy  make  us  glad ; 

Thou  art  our  Jesus,  and  our  all. 
Through,  etc. 

Sweet  Saviour,  bless  us  ;  night  is  come  ; 

Through  night  and  darkness  near  us  be; 
Good  angels  watch  about  our  home, 

And  we  are  one  day  nearer  thee. 
Through,  etc.     Amen. 

"  Darkness  and  light  to  TJiee  are  both  alike.11 

339  Ixspirer  and  hearer  of  prayer, 

Thou  shepherd  and  guardian  of  Thine, 
My  all  to  Thy  covenant  care 
I,  sleeping  or  waking,  resign. 

If  Thou  art  my  shield  and  my  sun, 
The  night  is  no  darkness  to  me ; 

And,  fast  as  my  minutes  roll  on, 
They  bring  me  but  nearer  to  Thee. 

A  sovereign  protector  I  have, 

Un  seen,  yet  forever  at  hand ; 
Unchangeably  faithful  to  save, 

Almighty  to  rule  and  command. 

His  smiles  and  His  comforts  abound, 
His  grace,  as  the  dew,  shall  descend ; 

And  walls  of  salvation  surround 

The  soul  He  delights  to  defend.     Amen. 


S9 

"M  the  lifting  up  of  my  hands  be  an  evening  sacrifice* 

340  Softly  now  the  light  of  day 
Fades  upon  my  sight  away  : 
Free  from  care,  from  labour  free. 
Lord,  I  would  commune  with  Thee: 

Thou,  Whose  all-pervading  eye 
Nought  escapes,  without,  within. 

Pardon  each  infirmity, 
Open  fault,  and  secret  sin. 

Soon,  for  me,  the  light  of  day 
Shall  forever  pass  away ; 
Then,  from  sin  and  sorrow  free. 
Take  me.  Lord,  to  dwell  with  Thee : 

Thou  Who,  sinless,  yet  hast  known 

All  of  man's  infirmity: 
Then,  from  Thine  eternal  Throne, 

Jesus,  look  with  pitying  eye.     Amen. 

"  Thou,  Lord,  only  makest  me  die  ell  in  safety" 

341  The  day  is  past  and  over  : 
All  thanks,  0  Lord,  to  Thee! 

I  pray  Thee  that  offenceless 

The  hours  of  dark  may  be. 
0  Jesu,  keep  me  in  Thy  sight. 
And  guard  me  through  the  coming  mght! 

The  joys  of  day  are  over: 
I  lift  my  heart  to  Thee ; 


90 

And  call  on  Thee  that  sinless 

The  hours  of  gloom  may  be. 
0  Jesu,  make  their  darkness  light, 
And  guard  me  through  the  coming  night ! 

The  toils  of  day  are  over ; 

I  raise  the  hymn  to  Thee, 
And  ask  that  free  from  peril 

The  hours  of  fear  may  be  : 
0  Jesu,  keep  me  in  Thy  sight, 
And  guard  me  through  the  coming  night. 

Lighten  mine  eyes,  0  Saviour, 

Or  sleep  in  death  shall  I, 
And  he,  my  wakeful  tempter, 

Triumphantly  shall  cry, 
"Against  him  I  have  now  prevailed: 
Eejoice  !  the  child  of  God  has  failed/' 

Be  Thou  my  soul's  Preserver, 

0  God!  for  Thou  dost  know 
How  many  are  the  perils 

Through  which  I  have  to  go. 
0  loving  Jesu,  hear  my  call, 
And  guard  and  save  me  from  them  all! 

Amen. 

" He  shall  give  His  angels  charge  over  thee" 

344  God,  that  madest  earth  and  heaven, 
Darkness  and  light ; 
Who  the  day  for  toil  hast  given, 
For  rest  the  night : 


91 

May  Thine  Angel-guards  defend  us, 
Slumber  sweet  Thy  mercy  send  us, 
Holy  dreams  and  hopes  attend  us, 
This  livelong  night 

Guard  us  waking,  guard  us  sleeping, 

And,  when  we  die, 
May  we  in  Thy  mighty  keeping, 

All  peaceful  lie : 
When  the  last  dread  call  shall  wake  us, 
Do  not  Thou,  our  God,  forsake  us, 
But  to  reign  in  glory  take  us 

With  Thee  on  high.     Amen. 

Whether  ice  wake  or  sleep,  ice  should  lice  together  with 
Eimr 

345  The  sun  is  sinking  fast, 
The  daylight  dies; 
Let  love  awake,  and  pay 
Her  evening  sacrifice. 

As  Christ  upon  the  cross 

His  head  inclined, 
And  to  His  Father's  Hands 

Hi3  parcing  soul  resign'd; 

So  now  herself  my  soul 

Would  wholly  give 

Into  His  sacred  charge, 

t  In  W7hom  all  spirits  live  ; 

So  now  beneath  His  eye 
Would  calmly  rest, 


92 

Without  a  wish  or  thought 
Abiding  in  the  breast ; 

Save  that  His  will  be  done, 

Whate'er  betide ; 
Dead  to  herself,  and  dead 

In  Him  to  all  beside. 

Thus  would  I  live:  yet  now 

Not  I,  but  He, 
In  all  His  power  and  love, 

Henceforth  alive  in  me. 

One  Saored  Trinity, 

One  Lord  Divine, 
May  I  be  ever  His, 

And  He  for  ever  mine.    Amen. 


u  Thy  word  is  a  lamp  unto  my  feet,  and  a  light  unto 
my  path." 

362  0  word  of  God  Incarnate, 

0  "Wisdom  from  on  high, 
0  Truth  unchanged,  unchanging, 

0  Light  of  our  dark  sky ! 
We  praise  Thee  for  the  radiance 

That  from  the  ballow'd  page, 
A  lantern  to  our  footsteps, 

Shines  on  from  age  to  age.  • 

The  Church  from  her  dear  Mastei 
Eeceived  the  gift  divine, 


93 

And  still  that  light  she  lifteth 
O'er  all  the  earth  to  shine. 

It  is  the  golden  casket 

Where  gems  of  truth  are  storeu, 
It  is  the  heaven-drawn  picture 

Of  Christ  the  living  Word. 

It  floateth  like  a  banner 

Before  God's  host  unfuiTd; 
It  shineth  like  a  beacon 

Above  the  darkling  world; 
It  is  the  chart  and  compass 

That  o'er  life's  surging  sea, 
Mid  mists,  and  rocks,  and  quicksands, 

Still  guide,  0  Christ,  to  Thee. 

0  make  Thy  Church,  dear  Saviour, 

A  lamp  of  bnrnish'd  gold, 
To  bear  before  the  nations 

Thy  true  light  as  of  old; 
0  teach  Thy  wandering  pilgrims 

By  this  their  path  to  trace, 
Till,  clouds  and  darkness  ended, 

Thev  see  Thee  face  to  face.     Amen. 


"  My  heart  shall  rejoice  in  Thy  salvation? 

369  Salvation,  0  the  joyful  sound! 
Tis  pleasure  to  our  ears, 
A  sovereign  balm  for  every  wound, 
A  cordial  for  our  fears. 


94 

Glory,  honour,  praise,  and  powe  * 
Be  unto  the  Lamb  forever ! 
Jesus  Christ  is  our  Kedeem^x ; 
Alleluia !  praise  the  Lord. 

Buried  in  sorrow  and  in  sin, 

At  helFs  dark  door  we  lay ; 
But  Ave  arise,  by  grace  divine, 

To  see  a  heavenly  day. 
Glory,  honour,  etc. 

Salvation !  let  the  echo  fly 

The  spacious  earth  around, 
While  all  the  armies  of  the  sky 

Conspire  to  raise  the  sound. 
Glory,  honour,  etc.     Amen. 

**  Every  day  will  I  give  thanks  unto  Thee,  and  praisa 
Thy  Name  for  ever  and  ever.1' 

370  Saviour,  source  of  every  blessing, 
Tune  my  heart  to  grateful  lays: 
Streams  of  mercy,  never  ceasing, 
Call  for  ceaseless  songs  of  praise. 

Teach  me  some  melodious  measure, 
Sung  by  raptured  saints  above ; 

Fill  my  soul  with  sacred  pleasure, 
While  I  sing  redeeming  love. 

Thou  didst  seek  me  when  a  stranger, 
Wandering  from  the  fold  of  God ; 

Thou  to  save  my  soul  from  danger, 
Didst  redeem  me  with  Thy  blood. 


95 

By  Thy  Hand  restored,  defended, 
Safe  "through  life  thus  far  I've  come; 

Safe,  0  Lord,  when  life  is  ended, 

Bring  rne  to  my  heavenly  home.     Amen. 

"  Greater  love  hath  no  man  than  thi*,  that  a  man  lay 
down  his  life  for  Ids  friends." 

372  To  our  Redeemers  glorious  Xame 
Awake  the  sacred  song; 
0  may  His  Love,  immortal  flame ! 
Tune  every  heart  and  tongue. 

His  love,  what  mortal  thought  can  reach, 

What  mortal  tongue  display ! 
Imagination's  utmost  stretch 

In  wonder  dies  away. 

He  left  His  radiant  Throne  on  high, 
Left  the  bright  realms  of  bliss, 

And  came  to  earth  to  bleed  and  die : 
Was  ever  love  like  this? 

Dear  Lord,  while  we  adoring  pay 

Our  humble  thanks  to  Thee, 
May  every  heart  with  rapture  say, 

"  The  Saviour  died  for  me/' 

0  may  the  sweet,  the  blissful  theme. 

Fill  every  heart  and  tongue  ; 
Till  strangers  love  Thy  charming  Xame, 

And  join  the  sacred  song.     Amen. 


96 

"  Come  unto  Me,  all  ye  that  labour  and  are  heavy  laden, 
and  I  will  give  you  rest." 

378  All  ye  who  seek  for  sure  relief 
In  trouble  and  distress, 
Whatever  sorrow  vex  the  mind, 
Or  guilt  the  soul  oppress : 

Jesus  who  gave  Himself  for  you, 

Upon  the  cross  to  die, 
Opens  to  you  his  sacred  Heart : 

0  to  that  Heart  draw  nigh. 

Ye  hear  how  kindly  He  invites; 

Ye  hear  His  Words  so  blest : 
fi  All  ve  that  labour  come  to  Me, 

Ancl  I  will  give  you  rest/' 

0  Jesu,  joy  of  saints  on  high, 

Thou  hope  of  sinners  here, 
Attracted  by  those  loving  words, 

To  Thee  I  lift  my  prayer. 

Wash  Thou  my  wounds  in  that  dear  Blood 
Which  forth  from  Thee  doth  flow  ; 

Xew  grace,  new  hope  inspire ;  a  new 
And  better  heart  bestow.     Amen. 
"  Him  that  cometh  unto  Me,  I  will  in  no  icise  cast  out." 

381  Come,  ye  sinners,  poor  and  needy, 

Weak  and  wounded,  sick  and  sore : 
Jesus  ready  stands  to  save  you, 

And  His  Heart  with  love  runs  o'er : 


97 

lit-  is  able, 
He  is  willing  :  doubt  no  mure. 

Come,  ye  needy,  come  and  welcome, 
God's  free  bounty  glorify; 

True  belief  and  true  repentance, 
Every  grace  that  brings  you  nigh, 

Without  money, 
Come  to  Jesus  Christ  and  buy. 

Come,  ye  weary,  heavy-laden, 
Lost  and  ruin'd  by  the  fall, 

If  you  tarry  till  you're  better, 
You  will  never  come  at  all: 

Not  the  righteous, 
Sinners  Jesus  came  to  call. 

Agonizing  in  the  garden, 

Your  Eedeemer  prostrate  lies  ; 

On  the  bloody  tree  behold  Him  ! 
Hear  Him  cry,  before  He  dies, 

-It  is  finished  !  " 
Sinners,  will  not  this  suffice  ? 

Lo  !  tV  Incarnate  God.  ascending, 
Pleads  the  merit  of  His  Blood ; 

Venture  on  Him — venture  wholly, 
Let  no  other  trust  intrude ; 

Xone  but  Jesus 
Can  do  helpless  sinners  good. 

Saints  and  angels,  joiird  in  concert, 
Sing  th  e  praises  of  the  Lamb  ; 


98 

VThile  the  blissful  courts  of  heaven 
Sweetly  echo  with  His  JSame ; 

"Alleluia ! 
Sinners  here  may  sing  the  same. 

Amen. 
M  To  whom  shaU  we  go  but  unto  Thee." 

391  Just  as  I  am, — without  one  plea, 
But  that  Thy  Blood  was  shed  for  me, 
And  that  Thou  bidd'st  me  come  to  Thee, 
0  Lamb  of  God,  I  come. 

Just  as  I  am, — and  waiting  not 
To  rid  my  soul  of  one  dark  blot, 
To  Thee,  Whose  Blood  can  cleanse  each  spot, 
0  Lamb  of  God,  I  come. 

Just  as  I  am, — though  toss'd  about 
With  many  a  conflict,  many  a  doubt, 
Fightings  and  fears  within,  without, 
0  Lamb  of  God,  I  come. 

Just  as  I  am, — poor,  wretched,  blind — 
Sight,  riches,  healing  of  the  mind, 
Yea,  all  I  need,  in  Thee  to  find, 
0  Lamb  of  God,  I  come. 

Just  as  I  am, — Thou  wilt  receive, 
Wilt  welcome,  pardon,  cleanse,  relieve; 
Because  Thy  promise  I  believe, 
0  Lamb  of  God,  I  come. 


99 

Just  as  I  am, — Thy  love  unknown 
Has  broken  every  barrier  down ; 
Now  to  be  Thine,  yea,  Thine  alone, 
0  Lamb  of'God,  I  come. 

Just  as  I  am, — of  that  free  love 

The   breadth,  length,   depth,  and   height   to 

prove, 
Here  for  a  season,  then  above — 

0  Lamb  of  God,  I  come.     Amen. 
"  TTtat  rock  was  Christ.11 

392  Rock  of  ages!  cleft  for  me, 
Let  me  hide  myself  in  Thee ; 
Let  the  water  and  the  blood, 
From  Thy  side,  a  healing  flood, 
Be  of  sin  the  double  cure, 
Save  from  wrath,  and  make  me  pure. 

Should  my  tears  for  ever  flow, 
Should  my  zeal  no  languor  know, 
This  for  sin  could  not  atone, 
Thou  must  save,  and  Thou  alone; 
In  my  hand  no  price  I  bring, 
Simply  to  Thy  cross  I  cling. 

While  I  draw  this  fleeting  breath, 
When  mine  eyelids  close  in  death. 
When  I  rise  to  worlds  unknown, 
And  behold  Thee  on  Thy  throne,- 
Eock  of  ages  !  cleft  for  me, 
Let  me  hide  mvself  in  Thee  I       Amen- 


100 

"  I  flee  unto  Thee  to  hide  me" 

393  Jesu,  lover  of  my  soul, 

Let  me  to  Thy  bosom  fly. 
While  the  nearer  waters  roll. 

While  the  tempest  still  is  high : 
Hide  me,  0  my  Saviour,  hide, 

Till  the  storm  of  life  be  past ; 
Safe  into  the  haven  guide, 

0  receive  my  soul  at  last. 

Other  refuge  have  I  none. 

Hangs  my  helpless  soul  on  Thee : 
Leave,  ah !  leave  me  not  alone. 

Still  support  and  comfort  me : 
All  my  trust  on  Thee  is  stay'd ; 

All  my  help  from  Thee  I  bring; 
Cover  my  defenceless  head 

With  the  shadow  of  Thy  wing. 

Plenteous  grace  with  Thee  is  found, 

Grace  to  cover  all  my  sin ; 
Let  the  healing  streams  abound. 

Make  and  keep  me  pure  within: 
Thou  of  life  the  fountain  art. 

Freely  let  me  take  of  Thee: 
Spring  Thou  up  within  my  heart, 

Eise  to  all  eternity.     Amen. 

"Wlwm  have  I  in  Heaven  but  Thee." 

394  Jesus,  my  Saviour !  look  on  me, 
For  I  am  weary  and  opprest ; 


101 

I  come  to  cast  myself  on  Thee  : 
Thou  art  my  Eesr. 

Look  down  on  me.  for  I  am  weak. 

I  feel  the  toilsome  journey's  length; 
Thine  aid  omnipotent  I  seek: 
Thou  art  my  Strength. 

I  am  bewilder  d  on  my  way. 

Dark  and  tempestuous  is  the  night; 
0  send  Thou  forth  some  cheering  ray 
Thou  art  my  Light. 

When  Satan  flings  his  fiery  darts. 

I  look  to  Thee :  my  terrors  cease  ; 
Thy  cross  a  hiding-place  imparts: 
Thou  art  my  Peace. 

Standing  alone  on  Jordan's  brink. 
In  that  tremendous  latest  strife. 
Thou  wilt  not  suffer  me  to  sink: 
Thou  art  my  Life. 

Thou  wilt  my  every  want  supply. 
E'en  to  the  end  whatever  befall : 
Through  life,  in  death,  eternally. 
Thou  art  my  All.     Amen. 

11  0  praise  the  Lord  of  lie  avert." 

411  Ye  boundless  realms  of  joy. 
Exalt  your  Maker's  fame. 


102 

His  praise  your  song  employ 
Abave  the  starry  frame : 
Your  voices  raise. 
Ye  cherubim 
And  seraphim, 
To  sing  His  praise. 

Thou  moon,  that  rul'st  the  night. 
And  sun,  that  guid'st  the  day, 
Ye  glittering  stars  of  light, 
To  Him  your  homage  pay : 
His  praise  declare, 
Ye  heavens  above, 
And  clouds  that  move 
In  liquid  air. 

Let  them  adore  the  Lord, 

And  praise  His  holy  Xarne, 
By  Whose  almighty  Word 
They  all  from  nothing  came ; 
"And  all  shall  last 
From  changes  free ; 
His  firm  decree 

Stands  ever  fast.     Amen. 


"Let  everything  that  hath  breath  praise  the  Lord,' 

419  Begin,  my  soul,  th'  exalted  lay ; 
Let  each  enraptured  thought  obey, 
And  praise  th/  Almighty's  name: 


103 

Lei  heaven  and  earth,  and  seas  and  skies. 

In  one  melodious  concert  rise, 
To  swell  th'  inspiring  theme. 

Ye  angels,  catch  the  thrilling  sound, 
While  all  tlr  adoring  thrones  around 

His  boundless  mercy  sing; 
Let  every  listening  saint  above 
Wake  all  the  tuneful  soul  of  love, 

And  touch  the  sweetest  string. 

Whate'er  this  living  world  contains. 
That  wings  the  air  or  treads  the  plains, 

United  praise  bestow  : 
Ye  tenants  of  the  ocean  wide. 
Proclaim  Him  through  the  mighty  tide. 

And  in  the  deeps  below. 

Let  man,  by  nobler  passions  sway'd. 
The  feeling  heart,  the  judging  head. 

In  heavenly  praise  employ  : 
Spread  His  tremendous  name  around. 
Till  heav'Vs  broad  arch  rings  back  the  sound, 

The  general  burst  of  joy.     Amen. 


M  The  morning  stars  sang  together,  and  all  the  sons  of 
God  sh ou  ted  for  joy." 

422  SONGS  of  praise  the  angels  sang  ; 
Heaven  with  Alleluias  rang, 
When  JEHOVAH'S  work  begun, 
When  He  spake  and  it  was  done. 


. 


104 

Songs  of  praise  awoke  the  morn, 
When  the  Prince  of  Peace  was  born ; 
Songs  of  praise  arose,  when  He 
Captive  led  captivity. 

Heaven  and  earth  must  pass  away ; 
Songs  of  praise  shall  crown  that  day : 
God  will  make  new  heavens  and  earth ; 
Songs  of  praise  shall  hail  their  birth. 

And  shall  man  alone  be  dumb 
Till  that  glorious  kingdom  come  ? 
No ;  the  Church  delights  to  raise 
Psalms,  and  hymns,  and  songs  of  praise. 

Saints  below,  with  heart  and  voice, 
Still  in  songs  of  praise  rejoice ; 
Learning  here,  by  faith  and  love, 
Songs  of  praise  to  sing  above. 

Borne  upon  their  latest  breath, 
Songs  of  praise  shall  conquer  death ; 
Then,  amidst  eternal  joy, 
Songs  of  praise  their  powers  employ. 

Amen. 
424  All  hail  the  power  of  Jesu's  name ! 
Let  angels  prostrate  fall ; 
Bring  forth  the  royal  diadem, 
And  crown  Him  Lord  of  all. 


105 

Crown  Him,  ye  Martyrs  of  our  God, 
Who  from  His  altar  call : 

Extol  the  Stem  of  Jessu's  rod. 
And  crown  Him  Lord  of  all. 

Hail  Him.  the  Heir  of  David's  line, 
Whom  David.  Lord  did  call; 

The  God  incarnate  !  Man  divine  ! 
And  crown  Him  Lord  of  all. 

Ye  seed  of  Israel's  chosen  race, 

Ye  ransomed  of  the  fall. 
Hail  Him  who  saves  you  by  His  grace. 

And  crown  Him  Lord  of  all. 

Sinners,  whose  love  can  ne'er  forget 
The  wormwood  and  the  gall, 

Go,  spread  your  trophies  at  His  feet, 
And  crown  Him  Lord  of  all. 

Let  every  kindred,  every  tribe, 

On  this  terrestrial  ball. 
To  Him  all  majesty  ascribe, 

And  crown  Him  Lord  of  all.    Amen. 

44  All  Thy  works  praise  Thee,   0  Lord" 

425  The  strain  upraise  of  joy  and  praise, 

Alleluia 
To  the  glory  of  their  King 
Shall  the  ransom'd  people  sing.  Alleluia! 

And  the  choirs  that  dwell  on  high 
Shall  re-echo  through  the  sky,   "         Alleluia: 


106 

They  in  the  rest  of  Paradise  who  dwell 
The  blessed  ones  with  joy  the  chorus  swell, 

Alleluia ! 
Tr  e  planets  beaming  on  their  heavenly  way, 
The  shining  constellation,  join  and  say, 

Alleluia ! 

Ye  clouds  that  onward  sweep, 

Ye  winds  on  pinions  light, 
Ye  thunders,  echoing  loud  and  deep, 

Ye  lightnings,  wildly  bright, 
In  sweet  consent  unite  your         Alleluia! 

Ye  floods  and  ocean  billows, 
Ye" storms  and  winter  suow, 

Ye  days  of  cloudless  beauty, 
Hoar  frost  and  summer  glow : 

Ye  groves  that  wave  in  spring, 

And  glorious  forests,  sing  Alleluia  J 

First  let  the  birds,  with  painted  plumage  gay, 
Exalt  their  great  Creators  praise,  and  say, 

Alleluia! 
Then  let  the  beasts  of   earth,  with  varying 

strain, 
Join  in  creation's  hymn,  and  crv  again, 

AHeluia! 

Here  let  the  mountains  thunder  forth  sonor- 
ous, Alleluia ! 
There  let  the  valleys  sing  in  gentler  chorus, 

Alleluia ! 


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Thou  jubilant  abyss  of  ocean,  cry.       Alleluia! 
Ye  truer-  of  earth  and  continent: s,  reply, 

Alleluia! 

T<>  God,  who  all  creation  made, 

The  frequent  hymn  be  duly  paid:       Alleluia! 

This  is  the  strain,  the  eternal  strain,  the  Lord 
Almighty  loi  Alleluia  ! 

This  is  the  song,  the  heavenly  song,  that  Christ 
the  King,  approves  :  Alleluia  ! 

Wherefore  we  sing,  both  heart  and  voice  awak- 
ing, Alleluia ! 

And  children's  voices  echo,  answer  making, 

Alleluia! 

Xow  from  all  men  be  outpoured 
Alleluia  to  the  Lord ; 
With  Alleluia  evermore 
The  Son  and  Spirit  we  adore. 
Praise  be  done  to  the  Three  in  One, 

Alleluia  !  Alleluia !  Alleluia !    Amen. 


"Edit/,  Holy,  Holy." 

428  Come,  Thou  Almighty  King, 
Help  us  Thy  name  to  sing, 

Help  us  to  praise! 
Father  all  glorious, 
O'er  all  victorious, 
Come  and  reign  over  us, 

Ancient  of  day.-. 


108 

Come,  Thou  Incarnate  Word 
Gird  on  Thy  mighty  sword ; 

Our  prayer  attend ; 
Come,  and  Thy  people  bless ; 
Come,  give  Thy  word  success ; 
Spirit  of  holiness, 

On  us  descend! 

Come,  holy  Comforter, 
Thy  sacred  witness  bear, 

In  this  glad  hour : 
Thou,  Who  almighty  art, 
Xow  rule  in  every  heart, 
And  ne'er  from  us  depart, 

Spirit  of  power. 

To  Thee,  great  One  in  Three, 
The  highest  praises  be, 

Hence  evermore ; 
Thy  sovereign  majesty 
May  we  in  glory  see, 
And  to  eternity 

Love  and  adore.     Amen. 

"And  again  they  mid,  Alleluia." 

430  Alleluia,  song  of  sweetness, 
Voice  of  joy  that  cannot  die , 

Alleluia  is  the  anthem 

Ever  dear  to  choirs  on  high ; 

In  the  house  of  God  abiding, 
Thus  they  sing  eternally. 


109 

Alleluia  thou  resoundest, 

True  Jerusalem  arid  free ; 
Alleluia  joyful  Mother, 

All  thy  children  sing  with  thee ; 
But  by  Babylon's  sad  waters 

Mourning  exiles  now  are  we. 

Alleluia  cannot  always 

Be  our  song  while  here  below ; 

Alleluia  our  transgressions 
Make  us  for  a  while  forego  : 

For  the  solemn  time  is  coming 
When  our  tears  for  sin  must  flow. 

Therefore  in  our  hymns  we  pray  Thee, 

Grant  us,  Blessed  Trinity, 
At  the  last  to  keep  Thine  Easter 

In  our  Home  beyond  the  sky ; 
There  to  Thee  forever  singing 

Alleluia  joyfully.     Amen. 

u  One  cried  unto  another,  and  said,  Holy,  Holy,  Holy" 

431  Round  the  Lord  in  glory  seated 

Cherubim  and  Seraphim 
Fill'd  His  temple,  and  repeated 

Each  to  each  the  alternate  hymn. 
"  Lord,  Thy  glory  fills  the  Heaven, 

Earth  is  with  Thy  fulness  stored; 
Unto  Thee  be  glory  given, 

Holy,  Holy,  Holy,  Lord!" 


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Heaven  is  still  with  glory  ringing, 
Earth  takes  up  the  angels9  cry, 
"  Holy,  Holy,  Holy,"  singing, 

"  Lord  of  hosts,  the  Lord  most  High." 
With  His  Seraph  train  before  Him, 

With  His  Holy  Church  below, 
Thus  conspire  we  to  adore  Him, 

Bid  we  thus  our  anthem  flow  : 

"  Lord,  Thy  glory  fills  the  Heaven, 

Earth  is  with  Thy  fulness  stored; 
Unto  Thee  be  glory  given, 

Holy,  Holy,  Holy,  Lord." 
Thus  Thy  glorious  Name  confessing, 

We  adopt  Thv  angels'  cry, 
"  Holy,  Holy,  Holy,"  blessing 

Thee,  the  Lord  of  hosts  most  High. 

Amen. 

.  "  And  all  her  streets  shall  say,  Alleluia." 

432  SiKG  Alleluia  forth  in  duteous  praise, 
0  citizens  of  heaven ;  and  sweetly  raise 
An  endless  Alleluia. 

Ye  next,  who  stand  before  the  Eternal  Light, 
In  hymning  choirs  re-echo  to  the  height 
An  endless  Alleluia. 

The  Holy  City  shall  take  up  your  strain, 
And  with  glad  songs  resounding  wake  again 
An  endless  Alleluia. 


Ill 

In  blissful  antiphons  ye  thus  rejoice 
To  render  to  the  Lord  with  thankful  voice 
An  endless  Alleluia. 

Ye  who  have  gained  at  length  your  palms  in 

bliss, 
Victorious  ones,  your  chant  shall  still  be  this, 
An  endless  Alleluia. 

There,  in  one  grand  acclaim,  for  ever  ring 
The   strains  which  tell   the   honour   of  vour 


King, 


An  endless  Alleluia. 


This  is  the  rest  for  weary  ones  brought  back, 
This  is  the  food  and  drink  which  none  shall 
lack, 

An  endless  Alleluia. 

While  Thee,  by  Whom  were  all  things  made, 

we  praise 
For  ever,  and  tell  out  in  sweetest  lays 
An  endless  Alleluia. 

Almighty  Christ,  to  Thee  our  voices  sing 
Glory  for  evermore ;  to  Thee  we  bring 

An  endless  Alleluia.   Amen. 

"  Put  on  the  whole  armour  of  God.''1 

434  Jesus,  my  strength,  my  hope, 
On  Thee  I  cast  my  care, 
With  humble  confidence  look  up. 
And  know  Thou  hearst  my  prayer: 


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Give  me  on  Thee  to  wait, 
Till  I  can  all  things  do — 
On  Thee,  almighty  to  create, 
Almighty  to  renew. 

Give  me  a  sober  mind, 

A  self-renouncing  will, 
That  tramples  down  and  casts  behind 

The  baits  of  pleasing  ill : 

A  soul  inured  to  pain, 

To  hardship,  grief,  and  loss ; 
Ready  to  take  up  and  sustain 

The  consecrated  cross. 

Give  me  a  godly  fear, 
-  A  quick,  discerning  eye, 
That  looks  to  Thee  when  sin  is  near, 

And  sees  the  tempter  fly ; 

A  spirit  still  prepared, 

And  arnfd  with  jealous  care, 
For  ever  standing  on  its  guard, 

And  watching  unto  prayer. 

Give  me  a  true  regard, 

A  single,  steady  aim, 
Unmoved  by  threatening  or  reward, 

To  Thee  and  Thy  great  Name ; 

Give  me  a  heart  to  pray, 

To  pray  and  never  cease, 
Never  to  murmur  at  Thy  stay, 

Or  wish  my  sufferings  less. 


113 

I  rest  upon  Thy  word, 

The  promise  is  for  me ; 
My  succour  and  salvation.  Lord, 

Shall  surely  come  from  Thee ; 

But  let  me  still  abide, 

Nor  from  my  hope  remove. 
Till  Thou  my  patient  spirit  guide 

Into  Thy  perfect  love.     Amen. 

"  /  hare  prayed  for  ihtt  that  thy  faith  fail  not." 

443  In  the  hour  of  trial, 

Jesas,  plead  for  me; 
Lest  by  base  denial 

I  depart  from  Thee  ; 
When  Thou  Bee'st  me  waver, 

With  a  look  recall, 
Nor  for  fear  or  favour 

Suffer  me  to  fall. 

With  forbidden  pleasures 

Would  this  vain  world  charm ; 
Or  its  sordid  treasures 

Spread  to  work  me  harm ; 
Bring  to  my  remembrance 

Saa  Gethsemane, 
Or,  in  darker  semblance, 

Crosa-crown'd  Calvary. 

Should  Thy  mercy  send  me 

Sorrow,  toil,  and  woe ; 
Or  should  pain  attend  me 

On  my  path  below ; 


114 

Grant  that  I  may  never 

Fail  Thy  hand  to  see ; 
Grant  that  I  may  ever 

Cast  my  care  on  Thee. 

When  my  last  hour  cometh, 

Fraught  with  strife  and  pain, 
When  my  dust  returneth 

To  the  dust  again ; 
On  Thy  truth  relying, 

Through  that  mortal  strife, 
Jesus,  take  me,  dying, 

To  eternal  life.     Amen. 

"  That  Christ  may  dwell  in  your  hearts  by  faith } 

455  Jesu,  the  very  thought  of  Thee 
With  sweetness  fills  the  breast 
But  sweeter  far  Thy  face  to  see, 
And  in  Thy  presence  rest. 

~No  voice  can  sing,  no  heart  can  frame, 

Nor  can  the  memory  find, 
A  sweeter  sound  than  Jesu's  name, 

The  Saviour  of  mankind. 

0  hope  of  every  contrite  heart, 

0  joy  of  all  the  meek, 
To  those  who  fall,  how  kind  Thou  art! 

How  good  to  Those  who  seek  I 

Jesu,  our  only  joy  be  Thou, 
As  thou  our  prize  wilt  be ; 


115 

In  Thee  be  all  our  glory  now, 
And  through  eternity.     Amen. 


44  The  lore  of  God  icliich  is  in  Christ  Jesus  our  Lord" 

456  Love  divine,  all  love  excelling, 

Joy  of  heaven,  to  earth  come  down! 
Fix  in  as,  Thy  humble  dwelling, 

All  Thy  faithful  mercies  crown. 
Jesu,  thou  art  all  compassion, 

Pure,  unbounded  love  Thou  art; 
Visit  us  with  Thy  salvation, 

Enter  every  trembling  heart. 

Breathe,  0  breathe  Thy  loving  Spirit 

Into  every  troubled  breast ! 
Let  us  all  in  Thee  inherit, 

Let  us  find  Thy  promised  rest ; 
Take  away  the  love  of  sinning, 

Alpha  and  Omega  be, — 
End  of  faith,  as  its  beginning, 

Set  our  hearts  at  liberty. 

Come,  Almighty  to  deliver, 

Let  us  all  Thy  grace  receive ; 
Suddenly  return,  and  never, 

Xever  more  Thy  temples  leave. 
Thee  we  would  be  always  blessing; 

Serve  Thee  as  thy  hosts  above ; 
Pray,  and  praise  Thee  without  ceasing : 

Glory  in  Thy  perfect  love. 


116 

Finish  then  Thy  new  creation, 

Pure  and  spotless  let  us  be : 
Let  us  see  Thy  great  salvation, 

Perfectly  restored  in  Thee. 
Changed  from  glory  into  glory, 

Till  in  heaven  we  take  our  place : 
Till  we  cast  our  crowns  before  Thee, 

Lost  in  wonder,  love,  and  praise. 

Amen. 

"I  icitt  fove  Thee,  0  Lord  my  strength." 

461  Thee  will  I  love,  my  strength,  my  tower, 
Thee  will  I  love,  my  joy,  my  crown ; 

Thee  will  I  love  with  all  my  power, 
In  all  my  works,  and  Thee  alone : 

Thee  will  I  love,  till  sacred  fire 

Fill  my  whole  soul  with  pure  desire. 

I  thank  thee,  uncreated  Sun, 

That  Thy  bright  beams  on  me  have  shined: 
I  thank  Thee,  who  hast  overthrown 

My  foes,  and  healed  my  wounded  mind  ; 
I  thank  Thee,  whose  enlivening  voice 
Bids  my  freed  heart  in  Thee  rejoice. 

Uphold  me  in  the  doubtful  race, 

Nor  suffer  me  again  to  stray ; 
Strengthen  my  feet,twith  steady  pac# 

Still  to  press  forward  in  Thy  way ; 
That  all  my  powers,  with  all  their  might, 
In  Thy  sole  glory  may  unite. 


117 

Thee  will  I  love,  inv  joy,  my  crown  : 
Thee  will  I  love,  my  Lord,  my  God ! 

Thee  will  I  love,  beneath  Thy  frown 
Or  smile,  Thy  sceptre  or  Thy  rod; 

What  though  my  flesh  and  heart  decay  ? 

Thee  shall  I  love  in  endless  day.     Amen. 

u  They  sing  the  song  of  Moses  the  servant  of  God,  and 
the  song  of  the  Lamb." 

463  Awake,  and  sing  the  song 

Of  Moses  and  the  Lamb ; 
Wake  every  heart  and  every  tongue, 
To  praise  the  Saviour's  name. 

Sing  of  His  dying  love  ; 

Sing  of  His  rising  power ; 
Sing  how  He  intercedes  above 

For  those  whose  sins  He  bore. 

Sing  on  your  heavenly  way. 

Ye  ransonrd  sinners,  sing  ; 
Sing  on,  rejoicing  every  day 
In  Christ  the  eternal  King. 

Soon  shall  ye  hear  Him  say, 
"  Ye  blessed  children,  come  !  " 

Soon  will  He  call  you  hence  away, 

And  take  His  wanderers  home.    Amen. 

11  TJie  Lord  is  my  Shepherd.11 

464  The  King  of  Love  my  Shepherd  is, 
Whose  goodness  failetti  never; 


118 

I  nothing  lack  if  I  am  His, 
And  He  is  mine  forever. 

Where  streams  of  living  water  flow 
My  ransom'd  soul  He  leadeth, 

And,  where  the  verdant  pastures  grow, 
With  food  celestial  feedeth. 

Perverse  and  foolish,  oft  I  stray 'd, 
But  yet  in  love  He  sought  me, 

And  on  His  shoulder  gently  laid, 
And  home,  rejoicing,  brought  me. 

In  death's  dark  vale  I  fear  no  ill 
With  Thee,  dear  Lord,  beside  me ; 

Thy  rod  and  staff  my  comfort  still, 
Thy  cross  before  to  guide  me. 

Thou  spreadst  a  table  in  my  sight, 
Thy  unction  grace  bestowetb, 

And  0  the  transport  of  delight 
With  which  my  cup  o'erfloweth ! 

And  so,  through  all  the  length  of  days, 
Thy  goodness  faileth  never  ; 

Good  Shepherd,  may  I  sing  Thy  praise 
Within  Thv  house  forever  !     Amen. 


"  Father,  I  will  that  tlieywlwm  Thou  hast  given  Me  U 
with  Me  where  I  amP 

466  Lord,  forever  at  Thy  side 

Let  my  place  and  portion  be . 


119 

Strip  rne  of  the  robe  of  pride, 
Clothe  me  with  humility. 

Meekly  May  mv  soul  receive 
All  Thy  Spirit  hath  reveal'd ; 

Thou  hast  spoken — I  believe, 
Though  the  oracle  be  seal'd. 

Humble  as  a  little  child 

Weaned  from  the  mother's  breast, 
By  no  subtleties  beguiled, 

On  Thy  faithful  word  I  rest. 

Israel!  now  and  evermore 
In  the  Lord  JEHOVAH  trust'; 

Him,  in  all  His  ways,  adore, 

Wise,  and  wonderful,  and  just     Amen. 

"He  shall  give  Ms  angels  charge  over  thee." 

469  God  shall  charge  His  angel  legions 
Watch  and  ward  o'er  thee  to  keep ; 

Though  thou  walk  through  hostile  regions. 
Though  in  desert  wilds  thou  sleep. 

On  the  lion  vainly  roaring, 

On  his  young,  thy  foot  shall  tread ; 

And,  the  dragon's  den  exploring, 

Thou  shalt  bruise  the  serpent's  head. 

Since,  with  pure  and  firm  affection, 
Thou  on  God  hast  set  thy  love, 


120 

With  the  wings  of  His  protection 
He  will  shield  thee  from  above. 

Thou  shalt  call  on  Him  in  trouble, 

He  will  hearken,  He  will  save  ; 
Here  for  grief  reward  thee  double, 

Crown  with  life  beyond  the  grave.     Amen. 

"Be  of  good  clieer :  it  is  I:  be  not  afraid." 

472  Breast  the  wave,  Christian, 

When  it  is  strongest ; 
Watch  for  day,  Christian, 

When  the  night's  longest ; 
Onward  and  onward  still 

Be  thine  endeavour ; 
The  rest  that  remaineth 

Will  be  forever. 

Fight  the  fight,  Christian, 

Jesus  is  o'er  thee ; 
Eun  the  race,  Christian, 

Heaven  is  before  thee ; 
He  who  hath  promised 

Faltereth  never ; 
He  who  hath  loved  so  well, 

Loveth  forever. 

Lift  thine  eye,  Christian, 

Just  as  it  closeth ; 
Eaise  thy  heart,  Christian, 

Ere  it  reposeth ; 


LSI 

Thee  from  the  l<>ve  of  Christ 

Nothing  shall  sever ; 
And,  when  thy  work  is  done, 

Praise  Him  forever.     Amen. 

"  I  press  toward  the  mark  for  the  prize  of  the  high 
calling  of  God." 

476  Awake,  mv  soul,  stretch  every  nerve. 
And  press  with  vigour  on  ; 

A  heavenly  race  demands  thy  zeal, 
And  an  immortal  crown. 

A  cloud  of  witnesses  around 

Hold  thee  in  full  survey  ; 
Forget  the  steps  already  trod, 

And  onward  urge  thy  way. 

'Tis  God's  all-animating  voice 

That  calls  the  from  on  high, 
Tis  His  own  Hand  presents  the  prize 

To  thine  uplifted  eye. 

Then  wake,  my  soul,  stretch  every  nerve, 

And  press  with  vigour  on ; 
A  heavenly  race  demands  thy  zeal, 

And  an  immortal  crown.     Amen. 

''Speak  unto  the  Children  of  Israel  that  they  go  forward: 

477  Oft  in  danger,  oft  in  woe, 
Onward,  Christians,  onward  go  . 


122 

Bear  the  toil,  maintain  the  strife, 
Strengthen'd  with  the  Bread  of  Life, 

Onward,  Christians,  onward  go, 
Join  the  war,  and  face  the  foe : 
Will  ye  flee  in  danger's  hour  ? 
Know  ye  not  your  Captain's  power  ? 

Let  your  drooping  hearts  be  glad : 
March  in  heavenly  armour  clad : 
Fight,  nor  think  the  battle  long, 
Soon  shall  victory  wake  your  song. 

Let  not  sorrow  dim  your  eye, 

Soon  shall  every  tear  be  dry ; 

Let  no  fear  your  course  impede, 

Great  your  strength,  if  great  your  need. 

Onward  then  to  glory  move, 
More  than  conquerors  ye  shall  prove ; 
Though  opposed  by  many  a  foe, 
Christian  soldiers,  onward  go.     Amen. 

'All  that  are  in  the  graves  shall  hear  His  voice,  and  shall 
come  forth." 

48  I    Day  of  judgment,  day  of  wonders  ! 

Hark  !  the  trumpet's  awful  sound, 

Louder  than  a  thousand   thunders, 

Shakes, the  vast  creation  round  ! 

How  the  summons 

Will  the  sinner's  heart  confound  ! 


183 

See  the  Judge  our  nature  wearing. 

Clothed  in  majesty  divine! 
You  who  long  for  His  appearing. 

Then  shall  sa$  This  God  is  mine  : 

Gracious  Saviour, 
Own  me  in  that  day  for  Thine ! 

At  His  call  the  dead  awaken. 
Rise  to  life  from  earth  and  sea: 

All  the  powers  of  nature,  shaken 
By  His  looks,  prepare  to  flee : 

Careless  sinner ! 
What  will  then  become  of  thee  ? 

But  to  those  who  have  confessed. 
Loved,  and  served  the  Lord  below. 

He  will  say.  Come  near,  ye  blessed. 
Take  the  kingdom  I  bestow : 

You  forever 
Shall  My  love  and  glory  know.     Amen. 

4i  Die  Lord  grant  him  that  he  may  find  mercy  of  the 
Lord  in  that  day." 

483  Day  of  wrath  !  0,  day  of  mourning! 
See  fulfill'd  the  prophets'  warning, 
Heaven  and  earth  in  ashes  burning! 

0  what  fear  man's  bosom  rendeth, 
When  from  heaven  the  Judge  descendeth. 
On  Whose  sentence  all  dependeth ! 

Wondrous  sound  the  trumpet  flingeth : 
Through  earth's  sepulchres  it  ringeth  ; 
All  before  the  Throne  it  bringetk. 


124 

Death  is  struck,  and  nature  quaking. 

All  creation  is  awaking, 

To  its  Judge  an  answer  making. 

Lo !  the  Book  exactly  worded, 
Wherein  all  hath  been  recorded : 
Thence  shall  judgment  be  awarded. 

When  the  Judge  His  seat  attaineth, 
And  each  hidden  deed  arraigneth, 
Nothing  unavenged  remaineth. 

What  shall  I,  frail  man,  be  pleading  ? 
Who  for  me  be  interceding, 
When  the  just  are  mercy  needing? 

King  of  Majesty  tremendous, 
Who  dost  free  salvation  send  us, 
Fount  of  pity !  then  befriend  us  ! 

Think,  good  Jesu,  my  salvation 
Cost  Thy  wondrous  Incarnation ; 
Leave  me  not  to  reprobation ! 

Faint  and  weary  Thou  hast  sought  me, 
On  the  Cross  of  suffering  bought  me. 
Shall  such  grace  be  vainly  brought  me  ? 

Eighteous  Judge !  for  sin's  pollution 
Grant  Thy  gift  of  absolution, 
Ere  that  day  of  retribution. 

Guilty,  now  I  pour  my  moaning, 
All  my  shame  with  anguish  owning ; 
Spare,  0  God,  Thy  suppliant  groaning. 


125 

Thou  the  sinful  woman  savedst ; 
Thou  the  dying  thief  forgavest ; 
And  to  me  a  hope  vouchsafest. 

Worthless  are  my  prayers  and  sighing, 
Yet,  good  Lord,  in  grace  complying, 
Rescue  me  from  fires  undying! 

With  thy  favoured  sheep  0  place  me ! 
Nor  among  the  goats  abase  me ; 
But  to  Thy  right  hand  upraise  me. 

While  the  wicked  are  confounded, 
Doomed  to  flames  of  woe  unbounded, 
Call  me,  with  Thy  saints  surrounded. 

Low  I  kneel  with  heart-submission, 
See,  like  ashes,  my  contrition ; 
Help  me  in  my  last  condition. 

Ah !  that  day  of  tears  and  mourning  ! 
From  the  dust  of  earth  returning, 
Man  for  judgment  must  prepare  him  ; 

Spare,  0  God,  in  mercy  spare  him ! 

Lord,  all  pitying,  Jesu  blest, 

Grant  us  Thine  eternal  rest.    Amen. 

"  The  night  is  far  spent,  the  day  is  at  hand." 

485  Hark  !  hark,  my  soul ;  Angelic   songs 
are  swelling 
O'er  earth's  green  fields,  and  ocean's  wave- 
beat  shore : 


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How  sweet  the  truth  those  blessed  strains  are 
telling 
Of  that  new  life  when  sin  shall  be  no  more. 
Angels  of  Jesus, 

Angels  of  light, 
Singing  to  welcome 

The  pilgrims  of  the  night. 

Onward  we  go,  for  still  we  hear  them  singing, 
u  Come,   weary   souls,   for   Jesus  bids   you 
come  ;" 
And,   through   the   dark    its   echoes    sweetly 
ringing, 
The  music  of  the  Gospel  leads  us  home. 
Angels,  etc. 

Far,  far  away,  like  bells  at  evening  pealing, 

The  voice  of  Jesus  sounds  o'er  land  and  sea, 
And  laden  souls  by  thousands  meekly  stealing, 
Kind  Shepherd,  turn  their  weary  steps  to 
Thee. 

Angels,  etc. 

Rest  comes  at  length,  though  life  be  long  and 
dreary, 
The  day  must  dawn,  and  darksome  night 
be  past ; 
Faith's  journey  ends  in  welcome  to  the  weary, 
And   heaven,  the  heart's   true   home,   will 
come  at  last. 

Angels,  etc. 


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Angels,  sing  on !  your  faithful  watches  keep- 
ing; 
Sing  us  sweet  fragments  of  the  songs  above ; 

Till   morning's  joy  shall   end   the   night   of 
weeping, 
And  life's  long  shadows  break  in  cloudless 
love.  Angels,  etc.     Amen. 

M  Work  your  icork  betimes,  and  in  His  time  He  irill  give 
you  your  reward." 

490  The  world  is  very  evil, 

The  times  are  waxing  late, 
Be  sober  and  keep  vigil, 

The  Judge  is  at  the  gate  ; 
The  Judge  who  comes  in  mercy, 

The  Judge  who  comes  with  might, 
Who  comes  to  end  the  evil, 

Who  comes  to  crown  the  right. 

Arise,  arise,  good  Christian, 

Let  right  to  wrong  succeed  ; 
Let  penitential  sorrow 

To  heavenly  gladness  lead, 
To  light  that  has  no  evening, 

That  knows  nor  moon  nor  sun, 
The  light  so  new  and  golden, 

The  light  that  is  but  one. 

0  Home  of  fadeless  splendour, 
Of  flowers  that  fear  no  thorn, 

Where  they  shall  dwell  as  children 
Who  here  as  exiles  mourn ; 


12S 

'Midst  power  that  knows  no  limit, 
Where  wisdom  has  no  bound, 

The  beatific  vision 

Shall  glad  the  saints  around. 

0  happy,  holy  portion, 

Kefection  for  the  blest, 
True  vision  of  true  beauty. 

True  cure  of  the  distrest ; 
Strive,  man,  to  win  that  glory  : 

Toil,  man,  to  gain  that  light ; 
Send  hope  before  to  grasp  it, 

Till  hope  be  lost  in  sight. 

0  sweet  and  blessed  country. 

The  Home  of  God's  elect! 
0  sweet  and  blessed  country 

That  eager  hearts  expect ! 
Jesu,  in  mercy  bring  us 

To  that  dear  land  of  rest ; 
Who  art,  with  God  the  Father, 

And  Spirit,  ever  blest.     Amen. 


Here  have  ice  no  continuing  city,  but  tee  seek  one  ic 
come." 

491  Brief  life  is  here  our  portion, 
Brief  sorrow,  short-lived  care : 

The  life  that  knows  no  ending, 
The  tearless  life  is  there. 

0  happy  retribution  ! 
Short  toil,  eternal  rest ; 


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For  mortals  and  for  sinners 

A  mansion  with  the  blest. 

And  now  we  fight  the  battle-, 

But  then  shall  wear  the  crown 
Of  full  and  everlasting 

And  passionless  renown. 
Bur  He  whom  now  we  trust  in 

Shall  then  be  seen  and  known  : 
And  they  that  know  and  see  Him 

Shall  have  Him  for  their  own. 

The  morning  shall  awaken, 

The  shadows  shall  decay. 
And  each  true-hearted  servant 

Shall  shine  as  doth  the  day. 
There  God,  our  King  and  Portion, 

In  fulness  of  His  grace, 
Shall  we  behold  for  ever, 

And  worship  face  to  face. 

[4th  verse  same  as  oth  verse  Hymn  490.] 
"  He  that  overcometh  shall  inherit  all  things." 

492  For  thee,  0  dear,  dear  Country, 

Mine  eyes  their  vigils  keep; 
For  very  love,  beholding 

Thy  happy  name,  they  weep. 
The  mention  of  Thy  glory 

Is  unction  to  the  breast, 
And  medicine  in  sickness, 

And  love,  and  life,  and  rest. 


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0  one,  0  only  Mansion ; 

0  Paradise  of  Joy ! 
Where  tears  are  ever  banished, 

And  smiles  have  no  alloy ; 
The  Lamb  is  all  thy  splendour, 

The  Crucified  thy  praise  ; 
His  laud  and  benediction 

Thy  ransomed  people  raise. 

With  jasper  glow  thy  bulwarks, 

Thy  streets  with  emeralds  blaze ; 
The  sardius  and  the  topaz 

Unite  in  thee  their  rays ; 
Thine  ageless  walls  are  bonded 

With  amethyst  unpriced ; 
The  saints  build  up  its  fabric, 

And  the  corner-stone  is  Christ. 

Thou  hast  no  shore,  fair  ocean  ! 

Thou  hast  no  time,  bright  clay  ! 
Dear  fountain  of  refreshment 

To  pilgrims  far  away ! 
Upon  the  Rock  of  Ages 

They  raise  thy  holy  tower ; 
Thine  is  the  victor's  laurel, 

And  thine  the  golden  dower. 
[5th  verse  same  as  5th  verse  Hymn  490.] 

*  And  He  shewed  that  great  city  the  holy  Jerusalem,  de- 
scending out  of  heaven  from  God,  having  the  glory  of 
Godr 

493  Jerusalem,  the  golden  ! 

With  milk  and  honey  blest; 


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Beneath  thy  contemplation 
Sink  heart  and  voice  opprest. 

1  know  not,  oh !  I  know  not 
What  joys  await  us  there; 

What  radiancy  of  glory. 

What  bliss  beyond  compare. 

They  stand,  those  halls  of  Sion, 

All  jubilant  with  song, 
And  bright  with  many  an  angel, 

And  all  the  martyr  throng. 
The  Prince  is  ever  in  them, 

The  daylight  is  serene ; 
The  pastures  of  the  blessed 

Are  decked  in  glorious  sheen. 

There  is  the  throne  of  David ; 

And  there,  from  care  released, 
The  shout  of  them  that  triumph, 

The  song  of  them  that  feast. 
And  they,  who  with  their  Leader, 

Have  conquered  in  the  fight, 
For  ever  and  for  ever 

Are  clad  in  robes  of  white. 

[4th  verse  same  as  5tk  verse  Hymn  490.] 
"  What  are  these,  ichich  are  arrayed  in  white  robes.' 

494  Who  are  these  in  bright  array, 
This  innumerable  throng, 
Round  the  altar,  night  and  day, 
Hymning  one  triumphant  song  ? — 


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"  Worthy  is  the  Lamb,  once  slain, 
Blessing,  honour,  glory,  power, 

Wisdom,  riches,  to  obtain, 
New  dominion  every  hour." 

These  through  fiery  trials  trod ; 

These  from  great  affliction  came  ; 
Now  before  the  throne  of  God, 

SeaPd  with  His  almighty  Name : 
Clad  in  raiment  pure  and  white, 

Victor-palms  in  every  hand, 
Through  their  dear  Eedeemer^s  might, 

More  than  conquerors  they  stand. 

Hunger,  thirst,  disease  unknown, 

On  immortal  fruits  they  feed  ; 
Them  the  Lamb  amidst  the  throne, 

Shall  to  living  fountains  lead: 
Joy  and  gladness  banish  sighs ; 

Perfect  love  dispels  all  fears ; 
And  for  ever  from  their  eyes,    • 

God  shall  wipe  away  the  tears.     Amen, 

"  That  great  city,  the  holy  Jerusalem." 

496  Jerusalem,  my  happy  home, 
Name  ever  dear  to  me, 
When  shall  my  labours  have  an  end 
In  joy,  and  peace,  and  Thee  ? 

Then  shall  these  eyes  thy  heaven-built  walls 
And  pearly  gates  behold  ? 


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Thy  bulwarks,  with  salvation  strong, 
And  streets  of  shining  gold  ? 

Apostles,  Martyrs,  Prophets,  there 

Around  my  Saviour  stand: 
And  all  I  love  in  Christ  below 

Will  join  the  glorious  band. 

Jerusalem,  my  happy  home, 

When  shall  I  come  to  thee? 
When  shall  my  labours  have  an  end? 

Thy  joys  when  shall  I  see  ? 

Jerusalem,  my  happy  home, 

My  soul  still  pants  for  thee ; 
Then  shall  my  labours  have  an  end, 

When  I  thy  joys  shall  see.     Amen. 

"  Jl 'sus  said  unto  him,  I  am  the  icay,  the  truth,  and  the 
lifer 

501  Thou  art  the  Way,  to  Thee  alone 
From  sin  and  death  we  flee ; 
And  he  who  would  the  Father  seek, 
Must  seek  Him,  Lord,  by  Thee. 

Thou  art  the  Truth,  Thy  word  alone 

True  wisdom  can  impart ; 
Thou  only  canst  inform  the  mind 

And  purify  the  heart. 

Thou  art  the  Life,  the  rending  tomb 
Proclaims  Thy  conquering  arm, 


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And  those  who  put  their  trust  in  Thee 
Nor  death  nor  hell  shall  harm. 

Thou  art  the  Way,  the  Truth,  the  Life; 

Grant  us  that  Way  to  know, 
That  Truth  to  keep,  that  Life  to  win, 

Whose  joys  eternal  flow.     Amen. 

"  These  confessed  that  tliey  were  strangers  and  pilgrims 
on  the  earth." 

505  Guide  me,  0  Thou  great  JEHOVAH, 
Pilgrim  through  this  barren  land; 
I  am  weak,  but  Thou  art  mighty; 
Hold  me  with  Thy  powerful  hand : 

Bread  of  Heaven, 
Feed  me  now  and  evermore. 

Open  now  the  crystal  Fountain, 

Whence  the  healing  streams  do  flow ; 

Let  the  fiery  cloudy  pillar 

Lead  me  all  my  journey  through : 

Strong  Deliverer, 
Be  thou  still  my  Strength  and  Shield. 

When  I  tread  the  verge  of  Jordan, 

Bid  my  anxious  fears  subside, 
Death  of  death  and  hell's  Destruction, 

Land  me  safe  on  Canaan's  side : 
Songs  of  praises 

I  wTill  ever  give  to  Thee.     Amen. 


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••  The  ark  of  the  core  aunt  went  hr.furc  them." 

506  LEAD  us,  heavenly  Father,  lead  U3, 
O'er  the  world's  tempestuous  sea; 
Guard  us,  guide  us,  keep  us,  feed  us, 
For  we  have  no  help  but  Thee : 
Yet  possessing 
Every  blessing, 
If  our  God  our  Father  be. 

Saviour,  breathe  forgiveness  o'er  us  ; 

All  our  weakness  Thou  dost  know ; 
Thou  didst  tread  this  earth  before  us, 
Thou  didst  feel  its  keenest  woe ; 
Lone  and  dreary, 
Faint  and  weary. 
Through  the  desert  Thou  didst  go. 

Spirit  of  our  God,  descending, 

Fill  our  hearts  with  heavenly  joy; 
Love  with  every  passion  blending, 
Pleasure  that  can  never  cloy  : 
Thus  provided, 
Pardon'd,  guided, 
Xothing  can  our  peace  destroy.     Amen. 

"A  people  near  unto  Him." 

507  Xearer,  my  God,  to  Thee, 

Xearer  to  Thee, 
E'en  though  it  be  a  cross 

That  raiseth  me; 
Still  all  my  song  shall  be, 


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Nearer,  my  God,  to  Thee, 
Nearer  to  Thee. 

Though,  like  a  wanderer, 

The  sun  gone  down, 
Darkness  comes  over  me, 

My  rest  a  sfcone : 
Yet  in  my  dreams  Fd  be 
Nearer,  my  God,  to  Thee, 

Nearer  to  Thee. 

There  let  my  way  appear 

Steps  unto  heaven, 
All  that  Thou  sendest  me 

In  mercy  given : 
Angels  to  beckon  me 
Nearer,  my  God,  to  Thee, 

Nearer  to  Thee. 

Then,  with  my  waking  thoughts 

Bright  with  Thy  praise, 
Out  of  my  stony  griefs 

Bethel  Fll  raise ; 
So  by  my  woes  to  be 
Nearer,  my  God,  to  Thee, 

Nearer  to  Thee.     Amen. 

54  Having  a  desire  to  depart,  and  to  be  with  Christ,  which 
is  far  better." 

509  0  Paradise,  0  Paradise, 
Who  doth  not  crave  for  rest  ? 


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Who  would  not  seek  the  happy  land 

Where  they  that  loved  are  blest  ? 

Where  loyal  hearts  and  true 

Stand  ever  in  the  light, 

All  rapture  through  and  through, 

In  God's  most  holy  sight. 

0  Paradise.  0  Paradise, 
The  world  is  growing  old; 

Who  would  not  be  at  rest  and  free 
Where  love  is  never  cold  ? 

Where  loyal  hearts  and  true,  etc. 

0  Paradise,  0  Paradise, 
?Tis  weary  waiting  here ; 

1  long  to  be  where  Jesus  is, 

To  feel,  to  see  Him  near ; 
Where  loyal  hearts  and  true,  etc. 

0  Paradise,  0  Paradise, 
I  want  to  sin  no  more, 

1  want  to  be  as  pure  on  earth 
As  on  thy  spotless  shore  : 

Where  loyal  hearts  and  true,  etc. 

0  Paradise,  0  Paradise, 

I  greatly  long  to  see 
The  special  place  my  dearest  Lord 

In  love  prepares  for  me  : 

Where  loyal  hearts  and  true,  etc. 

Lord  Jesu,  King  of  Paradise, 
0  keep  me  in  Thy  love, 


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And  guide  me  to  that  happy  land 
Of  perfect  rest  above ; 

Where  loyal  hearts  and  true, 
Stand  ever  in  the  light. 
All  rapture  through  and  through, 
In  God's  most  holy  sight.     Amen. 

"  In  the  day-time  also  He  led  them  icith  a  cloud,  and  all 
the  night  through  with  the  light  of  fire." 

512  Lead,  kindly  Light,  amid  the  encircling 
gloom, 

Lead  Thou  me  on  : 
The  night  is  dark,  and  I  am  far  from  home, 

Lead  Thou  me  on. 
Keep  Thou  my  feet;  I  do  not  ask  to  see 
The  distant  scene  one  step  enough  for  me. 

I  was  not  ever  thus,  nor  pray'd  that  Thou 

Shouldst  lead  me  on  ; 
I  loved  to  choose  and  see  my  path  ;  but  now 

Lead  Thou  me  on. 
I  loved  the  garish  day;  and,  spite  of  fears, 
Pride  ruled  my  will :  remember  not  past  years. 

So  long  Thy  power  has  blest  me,  sure  it  still 

Will  lead  me  on 
O'er  moor  and  fen,  o'er  crag  and  torrent,  till 

The  night  is  gone, 
And  with  the  morn  those  angel  faces  smile, 
Which  I  have  loved  long  since,  and  lost  awhile. 

Amen. 


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••  If  any  man  serce  me,  let  him  follow  me  ;  and  when  1 
am,  there  shall  aho  my  tenant  be." 

514  Art  thou  weary,  art  thou  languid. 
Art  thou  sore  distressed? 
"Come  to  Me/'  saith  One,  "and  coming, 
Be  at  rest." 

Hath  He  marks  to  lead  me  to  Him. 

If  He  he  my  Guide  ? 
"In  His  Feet  and  Hands  are  wound-prints, 
And  His  side." 

Is  there  diadem,  as  Monarch, 

That  His  brow  adorns? 
"  Yea,  a  crown,  in  verv  surety. 
But  of  thorns." 

If  I  find  Him,  if  I  follow. 
What  His  guerdon  here  ? 
"  Many  a  sorrow,  many  a  labour, 
Many  a  tear.'1 

If  I  still  hold  closelv  to  Him, 

What  hath  He  at 'last? 
a  Sorrow  yanquish'd,  labour  ended, 
Jordan  pass'd." 

If  I  ask  Him  to  receiye  me, 

Will  He  say  me  nay  ? 
•  Xot  till  earth  and  not  till  heaven 
Pass  away." 


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Finding,  following,  keeping,  struggling, 

Is  He  sure  to  bless  ? 
"  Saints,  Apostles,  Prophets,  Martyrs, 
Answer,  Yes."     Amen. 

"  /  will  lay  me  down  in  peace  and  take  my  rest.11 

516  Through  the  day  Thy  love  has  spared 
us, 
Now  we  lay  us  down  to  rest ; 
t  Through  the  silent  watches  guard  us, 
Let  no  foe  our  peace  molest ; 
Jesu,  Thou  our  Guardian  be ; 
Sweet  it  is  to  trust  in  Thee. 

Pilgrims  here  on  earth,  and  strangers, 

Dwelling  in  the  midst  of  foes, 
Us  and  ours  preserve  from  dangers, 
In  Thine  Arms  may  we  repose, 
And  when  life's  sad  day  is  past, 
Kest  with  Thee  in  heaven  at  last. 

Amen. 

521  Come,  let  us  adore  Him;  come,  bow  at 

His  feet ; 
0  give  Him  the  glory,  the  praise  that  is  meet ; 
Let  joyful  Hosannas  unceasing  arise, 
And  join  the  full   chorus  that  gladdens  the 

skies.     Amen. 


END   OF   SELECTION. 


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ORDER  FOR  A  THIRD  SERVICE, 


522 

Our  Father,  etc. 

Minister.  0  Lord,  open  Thou  our  lips. 
Answer.  And  our  mouth  shall  show  forth 
Thy  praise. 

Minister.  0  God,  make  speed  to  save  us. 
Answer.  0  Lord,  make  haste  to  help  us. 

•j"  Here  all  standing  up,  the  Minister  shall 
say, 

Glory  be  to  the  Father,  and  to  the  Son,  and 
to  the  Holy  Ghost. 

Answer.  As  it  was  in  the  beginning,  is  now, 
and  ever  shall  be:  world  without  end.    Amen. 

Minister.  Praise  ye  the  Lord. 

Answer.  The  Lord's  Xame  be  praised. 

T  Tlien  shall  follow  one  of  the  Canticles 
from  Evening  Prayer. 

%  Then  a  selection  from  the  Psalter. 

%  Then  shall  ie  read  a  lesson  from  Holy 
Scripture. 

1  After  ivhich  shall  be  sung  the  following 
hymn. 


HI 

623  Magnificat. 

My  soul  doth  magnify  the  |  Lord:  and  my 
sp'irit  hath  re-  |  joiced  in  |  God  my  |  Sa- 
viour 

For —  Heh'ath  re-  |  gard-ed:  the  lo'wliness  | 
of  His  |  hand-  |  maid-en 

For  teh 'old  from  |  henceforth :  all  gene-  |  ra- 
tions shall  |  call  me  |  bless-ed 

For  He  that  is  m'ighty  hath  m'agnified  |  me : 
And  |  ho-ly  [  is  His  |  Name 

And  His  m'ercy  is  on  th'em  that  |  fear  Him 
through-  |  out  all  |  ge-ne-  |  ra-tions 

He  hath  showed  str'ength  with  His   |   arm 
He  hath  scattered  the  proud  in  the  im'- 
agi-  |  na-tion  |  of  their  |  hearts 

He  hath  put  down  the  m'ighty     from  their 
seat :  and  hath  ex  |  alted  the    hum-ble  | 
and  meek 

He  hath  filled  the  hu'ngry  with  |  good  things 
and  the  ri'ch  He  |  hath  sent  }  empty  a-  | 
way 

He  remembering  His  mercy  hath  h'olpen  His 
servant  |  Is-raeJ :  As  He  promised  to  our 
forefathers,  A'braham,  |  and  His  |  seed 
for  |  ever 

Glo-ry  be  to  the  F'ather,  a'nd  to  the  |  Son, 
and  |  to  the  |  Ho-ly  |  Ghost 

As  it  was  in  the  beginning,  is  n'ow,  and  e'ver 
|  shall  be:  w'orld  without  e'nd. 

A-  I  -  -  I  -men. 


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T   Or  this. 

524  Nunc  Dimittis. 

Lord — now  lettest  Thou  Thy  se'rvant  de-  | 

parr  in  |  peace:  ac-  |  cord-ing  |  to  Thy  j 

Word 
For —  mine  |  eyes  have  |  seen:  Thy —  |  — sal- 

i  va-tion 
Which — Thou  |  hast  pre-  |  par-ed :  before  the 

face  of  |  all —  |  peo —  |  pie 
To  be  a  light  to  I  lighten  the  |  Gen-tiles :  and 

to  be  the  glo  ry  of  Thy  j  peo-ple  |  Is-ra  |  el 
Glo-rif  be  to  the  Father.  |  and  to  the  |  Son  : 

and  |  to  the  |  Ho-ly  j  Ghost 
As   it  was  in  the  beginning,  is  now,  and  | 

e-ver  |  shall  be:  world  without  end. 

A-  |  -  -  |  men. 

•"  Then  shall  follow  the  Apostles'  Creed. 
1"  And  after  that  these  Prayers. 

525 

Minister.  The  Lord  be  with  you. 
Answer.  And  with  thy  spirit. 
Minister.  Let  us  pray. 
Lord,  have  mercy  upon  us. 

rist,  have  mercy  upon  us. 
0  Lord,  show  Thy  mercy  upon  us. 
Answer.  And  grant  us  Thy  salvation. 
Minister.  0  Lord,  save  our  rulers. 


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Answer.  And  mercifully  hear  us,  when  we 
call  upon  Thee. 

Minister.  Endue  Thy  ministers  with  right- 
eousness. 

Answer.  And  make  Thy  chosen  people 
joyful. 

Minister.  0  Lord,  save  Thy  people. 

Answer.  And  bless  Thine  inheritance. 

Minister.  Give  peace  in  our  time,  0  Lord. 

Answer.  Because  there  is  none  other,  that 
fighteth  for  us,  but  only  Thou,  0  God. 

Minister.  0  God,  make  clean  our  hearts 
within  us. 

Answer.  And  take  not  Thy  Holy  Spirit 
from  us. 

•[  Then  shall  follow  the  Collect  for  the  day, 
and  other  Collects  at  discretion,  ending  with 
the  Grace  of  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ. 

Hymns  suitable  for  both  devotional  reading 
and  for  praise,  and  useful  at  Missionary 
Gatherings,  Mission  Services,  and  other 
meetings  in  the  parish  ;  as  of  Communion, 
Confirmation,  and  Bible  Classes;  Guilds, 
Confraternities,  Sunday- Schools  ;  Cottage 
Lectures,  etc. 

526  8  of  6,  5. 

Saviour,  Blessed  Saviour, 

Listen  whilst  we  sing, 
Hearts  and  voices  raising 

Praises  to  our  King. 


145 

All  we  have  we  offer ; 

All  we  hope  to  be, 
Body,  soul,  and  spirit, 

All  we  yield  to  Thee. 

Nearer,  ever  nearer, 

Christ,  we  draw  to  Thee, 
Deep  in  adoration 

Bending  low  the  knee  : 
Thou  for  our  redemption 

Cam'st  on  earth  to  die ; 
Thou,  that  we  might  follow 

Hast  gone  up  on  high. 

Great  and  ever  greater 

Are  Thy  mercies  here, 
True  and  everlasting 

Are  the  glories  there, 
Where  no  pain,  or  sorrow, 

Toil,  or  care  is  known, 
Where  the  angel-legions 

Circle  round  Thy  throne. 

Onward,  ever  onward, 

Journeying  o'er  the  road 
Worn  by  saint3  before  us, 

Journeying  on  to  God ; 
Leaving  all  behind  us, 

May  we  hasten  on, 
Backward  never  looking 

Till  the  prize  is  won.     Amen. 


146 

527  8  of  7,  6 

I  need  Thee,  Precious  Jesu, 

For  I  am  very  poor ; 
A  stranger  and  a  pilgrim, 

I  have  no  earthly  store ; 
I  need  the  love  of  Jesus 

To  cheer  me  on  my  way. 
To  guide  my  doubting  footsteps, 

To  be  my  strength  and  stay. 

I  need  Thee,  Precious  Jesu, 

I  need  a 'friend  like  Thee, 
A  friend  to  soothe  and  pity, 

A  friend  to  care  for  me : 
I  need  the  Heart  of  Jesus 

To  feel  each  anxious  care, 
To  tell  my  every  trial, 

And  all  my  sorrows  share. 

I  need  Thee,  Precious  Jesu, 

I  need  Thee,  day  by  day, 
To  fill  me  with  Thy  fulness, 

To  lead  me  on  my  way ; 
I  need  Thy  Holy  Spirit 

To  teach  me  what  I  am, 
To  show  me  more  of  Jesus, 

To  point  me  to  the  Lamb. 

I  need  Thee,  Precious  Jesu, 
And  hope  to  see  Thee  soon 

Encircled  with  the  rainbow, 
And  seated  an  Thy  throne  • 


There,  with  Thy  Blood-bought  children, 

B£y  joy  shall  ever  be, 
To  sing  Thy  praises,  Jesu, 

To  gaze,  my  Lord,  on  Thee.    Amen. 

528  D.  C.  M. 

I  heard  the  voice  of  Jesus  say, 

"  Come  unto  Me  and  rest ; 
Lay  down,  thou  weary  one,  lay  down 

Thy  head  upon  My  breast : " 
I  came  to  Jesus  as  I  was. 

Weary,  worn,  and  sad ; 
I  found  in  Him  a  resting-place, 

And  He  has  made  me  glad. 

I  heard  the  voice  of  Jesus  say, 

"  Behold,  1  freely  give 
The  living  water,  thirsty  one, 

Stoop  down,  and  drink,  and  live:" 
I, came  to  Jesus,  and  I  drank 

Of  that  life-giving  stream ; 
My  thirst  was  quenched,  my  soul  revived, 

4nd  now  I  live  in  Him. 
I  heard  the  voice  01  Jesus  say, 

u  I  am  this  dark  world's  Light ; 
Look  unto  Me,  th%   morn  shall  rise, 

And  all  thy  day  be  bright : " 
I  looked  to  Jesus,  and  I  found 

In  Him  my  Star,  my  Sun  : 
And  in  that  Light  01  life  Til  walk 

Till  travelling  days  are  done.     Amen. 


148 

529  o  of  8. 

Jesu,  my  Lord,  my  God,  my  all. 
Hear  me,  West  Saviour,  when  I  call ; 
Hear  me,  and  from  Thy  dwelling-place 
Pour  down  the  riches  of  Thy  grace ; 
Jesu,  my  Lord,  I  Thee  adore, 
0  make  me  love  Thee  more  and  more. 

Jesu,  too  late  I  Thee  have  sought, 
How  can  I  love  Thee  as  I  ought  ? 
And  how  extol  Thy  matchless  fame, 
The  glorious  beauty  of  Thy  Name  ? 
Jesu,  my  Lord,  etc. 

Jesu,  what  didst  Thou  find  in  me, 
That  Thou  hast  dealt  so  lovingly  ? 
How  great  the  joy  that  Thou  hast  brought, 
So  far  exceeding  hope  or  thought! 
Jesu,  my  Lord,  etc. 

Jesu,  of  Thee  shall  be  my  song, 
To  Thee  my  heart  and  soul  belong ; 
All  that  I  have  or  am  is  Thine, 
And  Thou,  blest  Saviour,  Thou  art  mine. 
Jesu,  my  Lord,  I  Thee  adore, 
0  make  me  love  Thee  more  and  more. 

Amen. 

530  6  of  8,  7. 

To  the  Name  of  our  Salvation 
Laud  and  honour  let  us  pay ; 


149 

Which  for  many  a  generation 
Hid  in  God's  foreknowledge  lav, 

Bur  with  holy  exultation 
We  may  sing  aloud  to-day. 

Jesus  is  the  Xame  we  treasure  : 
Name  beyond  what  words  can  tell ; 

Xame  of  gladness,  Xame  of  pleasure, 
Ear  and  heart  delighting  well : 

Xame  of  sweetness,  passing  measure, 
Saving  us  from  sin  and  hell. 

Tis  the  Xame  that  whoso  preacheth 

Speaks  like  music  to  the  ear ; 
Who  in  prayer  this  Xame  beseecheth 

Sweetest  comfort  findeth  near: 
Who  its  perfect  wisdom  reacheth 

Heavenly  joy  possesseth  here. 

Jesus  is  the  Xame  exalted 

Over  every  other  name ; 
In  this  Xame,  whene'er  assaulted, 

We  can  put  our  foes  to  shame ; 
Strength  to  them  who  else  had  halted, 

Eyes  to  blind,  and  feet  to  lame. 

Therefore  we  in  love  adoring 
This  most  blessed  Xame  revere ; 

Holy  Jesu,  Thee  imploring 
So  to  write  it  in  us  here. 

That  hereafter  heavenward  soaring 

We  may  sing  with  angels  there.     Amen. 


150 

631  6  of  8. 

0  Lovisi,  Who  formedst  me  to  wear 
The  image  of  Thy  Godhead  here ; 

Who  soughtest  me  with  tender  care 

Through   all    my   wanderings    wild   and 
drear ; 

0  Love,  I  give  myself  to  Thee, 

Thine  ever,  only  Thine  to  be. 

0  Love,  Who  e'er  life's  earliest  dawn 
On  me  Thy  choice  hast  gently  laid ; 

0  Love,  Who  here  as  Man  wast  born, 
And  wholly  like  to  us  wast  made ; 

0  Love,  I  give  myself  to  Thee, 

Thine  ever,  only  Thine  to  be. 

0  Love,  Who  once  in  time  wast  slain, 
Pierced  through  and  through  with  bitter 
woe; 

0  Love,  Who  wrestling  thus  didst  gain 
That  we  eternal  joy  might  know ; 

0  Love,  I  give  myself  to  Thee, 

Thine  ever,  only  Thine  to  be. 

0  Love,  Who  lovest  me  for  aye, 
Who  for  my  soul  dost  ever  plead ; 

0  Love,  Who  didst  my  ransom  pay, 
Whose  power  sufficeth  in  my  stead ; 

0  Love,  I  give  myself  to  Thee, 

Thine  ever,  only  Thine  to  be. 


151 

0  Love,  Who  once  shalt  bid  me  rise 
From  out  this  dying  life  of  ours ; 

0  Love,  Who  once  o'er  yonder  skies 
Shalt  set  me  in  the  fadeless  bowers; 

0  Love,  I  give  myself  to  Thee, 

Thine  ever,  only  Thine  to  be.     Amen. 

532  6  of  8.  ?. 

Praise,  my  soul,  the  King  of  Heaven, 

To  Hi3  feet  thy  tribute  bring; 
Ransomed,  healed,  restored,  forgiven, 
.Evermore  His  praises  sing; 

Alleluia !  Alleluia ! 
Praise  the  everlasting  King. 

Praise  Him  for  His  grace  and  favour 

To  our  fathers  in  distress  ; 
Praise  Him  still  the  same  as  ever, 

Slow  to  chide,  and  swift  to  bless ; 
Alleluia  !  Alleluia! 

Glorious  in  His  faithfulness. 

Father-like,  He  tends  and  spares  us, 
Well  our  feeble  frame  He  knows ; 

In  His  hands  he  gently  bears  us, 
Rescues  us  from  all  our  foes ; 

Alleluia!  Alleluia! 
Widely  yet  His  mercy  flows. 

Angels  in  the  height  adore  Him  ' 
Ye  behold  Him  face  to  face ; 


152 

Saints  triumphant  bow  before  Him ! 
Gathered  in  from  every  race ; 

Alleluia!  Alleluia! 
Praise  with  us  the  God  of  grace.    Amen. 

533  6  of  8,  7. 

Come,  ye  faithful,  raise  the  anthem, 
Cleave  the  skies  with  shouts  of  praise; 

Sing  to  Him  who  found  the  ransom, 
Ancient  of  eternal  days, 

God  of  God,  the  Word  Incarnate 
Whom  the  heaven  of  heaven  obeys. 

Ere  He  raised  the  lofty  mountains, 
Formed  the  seas,  or  built  the  sky, 

Love  eternal,  free  and  boundless, 
Moved  the  Lord  of  Life  to  die, 

Foreordained  the  Prince  of  princes 
For  the  throne  of  Calvary. 

There  for  us  and  our  redemption, 
See  Him  all  His  life-blood  pour ! 

There  He  wins  our  full  salvation, 
Dies  that  we  may  die  no  more : 

Then,  arising,  lives  for  ever, 
Eeigning  where  He  was  before. 

High  on  yon  celestial  mountains 

Stands  His  gem-built  throne,  all  bright, 

Midst  unending  Alleluias 

Bursting  from  the  sons  of  light; 


153 

Siorrs  people  tell  His  praises, 
Victor  after  hard-won  fight. 

Bring  your  harps,  and  bring  your  odours, 
Sweep  the  string  and  pour  the  lay ; 

Let  the  earth  proclaim  His  wonders, 
King  of  that  celestial  day ; 

He  the  Lamb  once  slain  is  worthy. 
Who  was  dead  and  lives  for  aye. 

Laud  and  honour  to  the  Father, 

Laud  and  honour  to  the  Son, 
Laud  and  honour  to  the  Spirit, 

Ever  Three  and  ever  One, 
Consul  istantial,  Co-eternal, 

While  unending  a^es  run.     Allien. 

534  G,  0,  G,  6,  8,  8 

Rejoice,  the  Lord  is  King, 

Your  Lord  and  King  adore  ; 
Mortals,  give  thanks  and  sing, 
And  triumph  evermore : 
Lift  up  your  heart,  lift  up  your  voice ; 
Rejoice,  again  I  say,  rejoice. 

Jesus  the  Saviour  reigns, 

The  God  of  truth  and  love  : 
When  He  had  purged  our  stains, 
He  took  His  seat  above  : 
Lift  up  your  heart,  lift  up  your  voice; 
Rejoice,  again  I  say,  rejoice". 


154 

His  Kingdom  cannot  fail ; 

He  rules  o'er  earth  and  heaven: 
The  keys  of  death  and  hell 
Are  to  our  Jesus  given  : 
Lift  up  your  heart,  lift  up  your  voice ; 
Rejoice,  again  I  say,  rejoice. 

He  sits  at  God's  right  hand 

Till  all  His  foes  submit, 
And  bow  to  His  command 
And  fall  beneath  His  feet : 
Lift  up  your  heart,  lift  up  your  voice; 
Rejoice,  again  I  say,  rejoice.     Amen. 

535  6  of  8,  7. 

Light's  abode,  Celestial  Salem, 

Vision  whence  true  peace  doth  spring. 

Brighter  than  the  heart  can  fancy, 
Mansion  of  the  Highest  King; 

0  how  glorious  are  the  praises 
Which  of  Thee  the  prophets  sing ! 

There  for  ever  and  for  ever 

Alleluia  is  out-poured: 
For  unending,  for  unbroken 

Is  the  feast-day  of  the  Lord ; 
All  is  pure,  and  all  is  holy 

That  within  Thy  walls  is  stored. 

There  no  cloud  nor  passing  vapour 
Dims  the  brightness  of  the  air ; 


155 

Endless  noon-day,  glorious  noon-day, 
From  the  Sun  of  suns  is  there ; 

There  no  night  brings  rest  from  labour, 
For  unknown  are  toil  and  care. 

0  how  glorious  and  resplendent, 

Fragile  body,  shale  thou  be, 
When  endued  with  so  much  beauty, 

Full  of  health,  and  strong  and  free, 
Full  of  vigour,  full  of  pleasure 

That  shall  last  eternally! 

Xow  with  gladness,  now  with  courage 

Bear  the  burden  on  thee  laid, 
That  hereafter  these  thy  labours 

May  with  endless  gifts  be  paid, 
And  in  everlasting  glory 

Thou  with  brightness  be  arrayed. 

536  8  of  7. 

Soxgs  of  thankfulness  and  praise, 
Jesu,  Lord,  to  Thee  we  raise, 
Manifested  by  the  star 
To  the  sages  from  afar ; 
Branch  of  Royal  David's  stem 
In  Thy  birth  at  Bethlehem ; 
Anthems  be  to  Thee  addrest, 
God  in  Man  made  manifest. 

Manifest  at  Jordan's  stream, 
Prophet,  Priest,  and  King  supreme; 


156 

And  at  Cana  wedding-guest 
In  Thy  Godhead  manifest : 
Manifest  in  power  Divine, 

Changing  water  into  wine ; 
Anthems  be  to  Thee  addrest, 
God  in  Man  made  manifest. 

Manifest  in  making  whole 
Palsied  limbs  and  fainting  soul ; 
Manifest  in  valiant  fight ; 
Quelling  all  the  devil's  might ; 
Manifest  in  gracious  will, 
Ever  bringing  good  from  ill ; 
Anthems  be  to  Thee  addrest. 
God  in  Man  made  manifest. 

Sun  and  moon  shall  darkened  be. 
Stars  shall  fall,  the  heaven  shall  flee ; 
Christ  will  then  like  lightning  shine, 
All  will  see  His  glorious  Sign ; 
All  will  then  the  trumpet  hear, 
All  will  see  the  Judge  appear ; 
Thou  by  all  wilt  be  contest, 
God  in  Man  made  manifest. 

Grant  us  grace  to  see  Thee,  Lord, 
Mirrored  in  Thy  holy  Word; 
May  we  imitate  Thee  now, 
And  be  pure,  as  pure  art  Thou ; 
That  we  like  to  Thee  may  be 
At  Thy  great  Epiphany ; 
And  may  praise  Thee,  ever  blest, 
God  in  Man  made  manifest.     Amen- 


167 

637  4  of  6 

Loiu>,  Thy  word  ubideth. 
And  our  footsteps  guideth; 
Who  its  truth  believeth, 
Light  and  joy  receiveth. 

When  our  foes  are  near  us, 
Then  Thy  Word  doth  cheer  us. 
Word  of  consolation, 
Message  of  salvation. 

When  the  storms  are  o'er  us, 
And  dark  clouds  before  us, 
Then  its  light  directeth. 
And  our  way  protecteth. 

Who  can  tell  the  pleasure, 
Who  recount  the  treasure, 
By  Thy  Word  imparted 
To  the  simple-hearted  ? 

Word  of  mercy,  .giving 
Succour  to  the  living ; 
Word  of  life,  supplying 
Comfort  to  the  dying! 

Oh,  that  we  discerning 
Its  most  holy  learning, 
Lord,  may  love  and  fear  Thee, 
Evermore  be  near  Thee.     Amen* 


♦  158 

538  L.  M. 

Take  up  thy  cross,  the  Saviour  said, 
If  thou  wouldst  My  disciple  be ; 
Deny  thyself,  the  world  forsake, 
And  humbly  follow  after  Me. 

Take  up  thy  cross ;  let  not  its  weight 
Fill  thy  weak  spirit  with  alarm  : 
His  strength  shall  bear  thy  spirit  up, 
And  brace  thy  heart,  and  nerve  thine  arm. 

Take  up  thy  cross,  and  follow  Christ, 
Nor  think  till  death  to  lay  it  down ; 
For  ©nly  he  who  bears  the  cross 
May  hope  to  wear  the  glorious  crown. 

Amen. 

539  D.  C.  M. 

The  roseate  hues  of  early  dawn, 

The  brightness  of  the  day, 
The  crimson  of  the  sunset  sky, 

How  fast  they  fade  away ! 
0  for  the  pearly  gates  of  heaven, 

0  for  the  golden  floor, 
0  for  the  Sun  of  Kighteousness 

That  setteth  nevermore ! 

The  highest  hopes  we  cherish  here, 
How  fast  they  tire  and  faint ; 

How  many  a  spot  defiles  the  robe 
That  wraps  an  earthly  Saint ! 

0  for  a  heart  that  never  sins, 
0  for  a  soul  washed  white, 


159 

0  for  a  voice  to  praise  our  King, 
Nor  weary  day  nor  night ! 

Here  faith  is  ours,  and  heavenly  hope, 

And  grace  to  lead  us  higher ; 
But  there  are  perfectness,  and  peace, 

Beyond  our  best  desire. 
0  by  thy  love  and  anguish,  Lord, 

And  by  Thy  life  laid  down. 
Grant  that  we  fall  not  from  Thy  grace, 

Xor  cast  away  our  crown.     Amen. 

540  4  of  10. 

Thee  we  adore,  0  hidden  Saviour,  Thee, 
Who  in  Thy  Sacrament  dost  deign  to  be ; 
Both  flesh  and  spirit  at  Thy  presence  fail, 
Yet  here  Thy  presence  we  devoutly  hail. 

0  blest  Memorial  of  our  dying  Lord, 
Who  living  Bread  to  men  doth  here  afford ! 
0  may  our  souls  for  ever  feed  on  Thee, 
And  Thou,  0  Christ,  for  ever  precious  be. 

Fountain  of  Goodness,  Jesu,  Lord,  and  God. 
Cleanse  us,  unclean,  with  Thy  most  cleansing 

Blood ; 
Increase   our   faith   and   love,   that   we    may 

know 
The  hope  and  peace  which  from  Thy  presence 

flow. 

0  Christ,  Whom  now  beneath  a  veil  we  see, 
May  what  we  thirst  for  soon  our  portion  be, 


160 

To  gaze  on  Thee,  and  see  with  unveiled  face 
The  vision  of  Thy  glory  and  Thy  grace. 

Amen. 

541  8  of  8,  7. 

Alleluia,  not  as  orphans 

We  are  left  in  sorrow  now ; 
Alleluia,  He  is  near  us, 

Faith  believes,  nor  questions  how : 
Though  the  cloud  from  sight  received  Him, 

When  the  forty  days  were  o'er, 
Shall  our  hearts  forget  His  promise, 

"  I  am  with  you  evermore  ?" 

Alleluia,  King  Eternal, 

Thee  the  Lord  of  lords  we  own ; 
Alleluia,  born  of  Mary, 

Earth  Thy  footstool,  heaven  Thy  throne. 
Thou  within  the  veil  hast  entered, 

Eobed  in  flesh,  our  great  High  Priest ; 
Thou  on  earth  both  Priest  and  Victim 

In  the  Eucharistic  feast. 

Alleluia,  sing  to  Jesus, 

His  the  sceptre,  His  the  throne  ; 
Alleluia,  His  the  triumph, 

His  the  victory  alone  ; 
Hark,  the  songs  of  peaceful  Sion 

Thunder  like  a  mighty  flood ; 
Jesus  out  of  every  nation 

Hath  redeemed  us  by  His  Blood.     Amen. 


161 

642  L.  M. 

The  wealth  of  earth,  of  sky,  of  sea. 
The  gold,  the  silver,  sparkling  gem. 

The  waving  corn,  the  bending  tree. 
Are  Thine,  to  us  Thou  lendesi  them. 

We.  Lord,  would  lay  at  Thy  behest. 

The  costliest  offerings  on  Thy  shrine. 
But  when  we  give,  and  give  our  best, 

We  only  give  Thee  that  is  Thine. 

0  Father !  whence  all  blessings  come, 
0  Son!  dispenser  of  God's  store, 

0  Spirit!  bear  our  offerings  home, 
And  make  them  Thine  for  evermore  ! 

Amen. 

543 

Blessed  be  Thou,  0  Lord  God,  for  ever,  and 
ever,  and  ever.  For  all  that  is  in  the  heaven 
and  the  earth  is  Thine.  All  things  come  of 
Thee,  0  Lord,  and  of  Thine  own  do  we  give 
Thee.     Amen. 

544 

Blessed  is  He  that  cometh  in  the  Name 
of  the  lord  :  hosaxxa  ix  the  highest. 

545 

0  Lamb  of  God,  that  takest  away  the  sin3 
of  the  world :  have  mercy  upon  us. 


162 

0  Lamb  of  God,  that  takest  away  the  sins 
of  the  world :  have  mercy  upon  us. 

0  Lamb  of  God,  that  takest  away  the  sins 
of  the  world :  grant  us  Thy  peace. 

546 

Lord,  I  am  not  worthy  that  Thou  shouldst 
come  under  my  roof;  but  speak  the  word 
only,  and  my  soul  shall  be  healed. 

547  12  of  6,  5. 

Forward  !  be  our  watchword, 

Steps  and  voices  joined; 
Seek  the  things  before  us, 

Not  a  look  behind  : 
Burns  the  fiery  pillar 

At  our  army's  head ; 
Who  shall  dream  of  shrinking, 
By  our  Captain  led  ? 

Forward  through  the  desert, 

Through  the  toil  and  fight: 
Jordan  flows  before  us, 
Sion  beams  with  Light ! 

Forward,  flock  of  Jesus, 

Salt  of  all  the  earth ; 
Till  each  yearning  purpose 

Spring  to  glorious  birth  : 
Sick,  they  ask  for  healing, 

Blind,  they  grope  for  day; 
Pour  upon  the  nations 

Wisdom's  loving  ray. 


163 

Forward,  out  of  error. 
Leave  behind  the  night ; 

Forward  through  the  darkness, 
Forward  into  Light ! 

Far  o'er  yon  horizon 

Kise  the  city  towers, 
Where  our  God  abideth ; 

That  fair  home  is  ours: 
Flash  the  streets  with  jasper, 
Shine  the  gates  with  gold : 
Flow3  the  gladdening  river, 
Shedding  joys  untold : 
Thither,  onward  thither, 
In  the  Spirit's  might : 
Pilgrims  to  your  country, 
Forward  into  Light ! 

548  P.  It 

We  march,  we  march  to  victory ! 

With  the  Cross  of  the  Lord  before  us ; 
With  His  Loving  Eye  looking  down  from  the 
skv, 
And  His  Holy  arms  spread  o'er  us. 
We  march,  we  march  to  victory! 
With  the  Cross  of  the  Lord  before  us. 

We  come  in  the  might  of  the  Lord  of  Light, 
In  surpliced  Train  to  meet  Him ; 

And  we  put  to  flight  the  armies  of  night, 
That  the  sons  of  Day  may  greet  Him  : 
We  march,  we  march,  etc. 


164 

Onr  sword  is  the  Spirit  of  God  on  High, 

Our  Helmet  is  His  Salvation, 
Our  banner  the  Cross  of  Calvary, 

Our  watchword — The  Incarnation. 
We  march,  we  march,  etc. 

He  marches  in  front  of  His  banner  unfurled, 
Which  He  raised  that  His  own  might  find 
Him: 
And  the   Holy   Church  throughout  all   the 
world 
Falls  into  rank  behind  Him : 
We  march,  we  march,  etc. 

Then  onward  we  march,  our  arms  to  prove, 

With  the  banner  of  Christ  before  us, 
With  His-  Eye  of  Loye  looking  down  from 
above, 
And  His  Holy  arm  spread  o'er  us. 

We  march,  we  march,  etc.     Amen. 

549  12  of  6,  5. 

Jesus,  Thou  hast  willed  it 

That  Thy  Church  should  be 
One  in  faith  and  spirit, 

Ever  One  in  Thee. 
We  the  Cross  are  bearing, 

Once  on  Jesus  laid, 
We  the  prayer  are  praying, 

That  our  Jesus  prayed. 
Jesus,  Thou  hast  willed  it 
That  Thy  Church  should  be 


165 

One  in  faith  and  spirit, 
Ever  One  in  Th( 

Though  the  time  be  distant, 

Still  we  watch  and  pray, 
E'en  though  faint  and  weary. 

Waiting  for  the  day. 
When  the  Church  uniting, 

In  one  host  shall  fight 
'Gainst  the  powers  of  darkness, 

In  the  Lord's  own  might. 

Jesus,  Thou  hast  willed  it,  etc. 

Thou,  our  heavenly  Master, 

Bid  contentions  cease; 
Thou,  true  Prince  of  Salem, 

Give  Thy  children  peace ; 
Peace  from  God  the  Father, 

Peace  from  God  the  Son, 
Peace  from  God  the  Spirit, 

From  the  Three  in  One. 

Jesus,  Thou  hast  willed  it,  etc. 

560  P.  It 

Sixg,  ye  faithful,  sing  with  gladness : 
Wake  your  noblest,  sweetest  strain  ; 
With  the  praises  of  your  Saviour 
Let  His  House  resound  again ; 
Him  let  all  your  music  honour. 
And  your  songs  exalt  His  reign 
Evermore  and  evermore ! 
Evermore  and  evermore  I 


166 

Offspring  of  the  Father's  wisdom1, 

Ere  the  worlds  began  to  be, 
He  the  Brightness  of  His  glory, 

Image  of  His  Person  He, 
Word  of  God,  within  His  Bosom 

Dwelt  from  all  Eternity 

Evermore  and  evermore,  etc. 

Then  the  Word  came  forth  from  heaven, 
Bowed  Himself  to  Bethlehem's  Cave, 

Stooped  to  w^ear  the  servant's  vesture, 
Bore  the  Pain,  the  Cross,  the  Grave, 

Passed  within  the  gates  of  darkness, 
Thence  His  banished  ones  to  save 
Evermore  and  evermore,  etc. 

So  He  tasted  death  for  all  men, 
He  of  all  mankind  the  Head, 

Sinless  One  among  the  sinful, 
Prince  of  Life  among  the  dead ; 

So  He  wrought  the  full  redemption, 
And  the  captor  captive  led, 

Evermore  and  evermore,  etc. 

Now  on  high,  yet  ever  with  us, 
From  His  Father's  throne  the  Son 

Rules  and  guides  the  world  He  ransomed, 
Till  th'  appointed  work  be  done, 

Till  He  see,  renewed  and  perfect, 
All  things  gathered  into  one, 

Evermore  and  evermore,  etc. 


167 

551  P.  M. 

In  the  Christian's  home  in  glory 
There  remains  a  land  of  rest, 
Where  the  Saviour's  gone  before  me, 
To  fulfill  my  soul's  request. 

There  ifi  rest  for  the  weary,  there  is  rest 

for  the  weary, 
There  is  rest  for  you. 
On  the  other  side  of  Jordan, 
In  the  sweet  fields  of  Eden 
Where  the  Tree  of  Life  is  blooming, 
There  is  rest  for  you. 

Sing,  0  sing,  ye  heirs  of  glory, 
Shout  your  triumphs  as  you  go ! 

Zion's  gates  will  open  to  you, 

You  shall  find  an  entrance  through. 
There  is  rest,  etc. 

552  P.  M. 

Jesu,  still  lead  on, 

Till  our  rest  be  won ! 
And  although  the  way  be  cheerless, 
We  will  follow,  calm  and  fearless ; 

Guide  us  by  Thy  Hand 

To  our  fatherland ! 

If  the  way  be  drear, 

If  the  foe  be  near, 
Let  not  faithless  fears  overtake  us, 
Let  not  faith  and  hope  forsake  us : 


168 

For  through  many  a  foe 
To  our  home  we  go. 

Jesu,  still  lead  on, 

Till  our  rest  be  won  ! 
Heavenly  Leader,  still  direct  us, 
Still  support,  console,  protect  us, 

Till  we  safely  stand 

In  our  fatherland!     Amen. 

553  6  of  8,  7. 

Saviouk,  through  the  desert  lead  us, 

Without  Thee  we  cannot  go, 
Thou  from  cruel  chains  hast  freed  us, 

Thou  hast  laid  the  tyrant  low, 
Let  Thy  presence  still  precede  us, 

Comfort  us  in  every  woe. 

When  we  hunger  Thou  wilt  feed  us, 
Manna  shall  the  camp  surround, 

When  wTe  thirst,  Thyself  wilt  lead  us, 
Streams  shall  from  the  rock  abound, 

So  refreshed,  Thou  still  wilt  speed  us, 
Till  we  reach  the  holy  ground. 

Then  lead  on,  Almighty  Victor, 

Scatter  every  hostile  band, 
From  the  cloud  be  their  afflicter, 

Guide  Thy  people  to  their  land, 
Be  our  Hope  and  strong  Protector, 

Till  on  Sion's  hill  we  stand.    Amen. 


169 

554  4  of  7. 

God  the  Father,  God  the  Son, 
Holy  Ghost  the  Comforter, 
Ever  Blessed  Three  in  One, 

Spare  us,  Holy  Trinity. 

Christ*  whose  mercy  guide th  still 
Sinners  from  the  paths  of  ill, 
Rule  our  hearts,  our  spirits  fill ; 

Hear  us,  Holy  Jesu. 

Thou  Who,  when  the  angels  fell, 
Sparedst  not,  but  down  to  hell 
Hurledst  them  in  woe  to  dwell; 

Hear  us,  Holy  Jesu. 

Thou  who  sentest  bitter  woe 
Upon  hardened  Pharaoh, 
Smiting  him  with  tenfold  blow  ; 

Hear  us,  Holy  Jesu. 

Thou  Whose  wTord  to  David  sent, 
When  his  steps  to  evil  bent, 
Made  the  sinner  penitent ; 

Hear  us,  Holy  Jesu. 

Thou  Who  bowedst  down  Thine  ear 
Nineveh  in  prayer  to  hear, 
Faint  with  fastings,  grief,  and  fear; 
Hear  us,  Holy  Jesu. 


170 

Thou  Who,  leaving  crown  and  throne, 
Camest  here,  an  outcast  lone, 
That  Thou  mightest  save  Thine  own  ; 
Hear  us,  Holy  Jesu. 

Thou  Who,  hanging  on  the  Tree, 
To  the  thief  saidst,  "  Thou  shalt  be 
To-day  in  Paradise  with  Me ;" 

Hear  us,  Holy  Jesu. 

Shepherd  of  the  straying  sheep, 
Comforter  of  them  that  weep, 
Hear  us  crying  from  the  deep ; 

Hear  us,  Holy  Jesu. 

From  all  lack  of  love  and  faith, 
From  a  sudden,  evil  death, 
Thou  Whose  Arm  delivereth  ; 

Save  us,  Holy  Jesu. 

When  shall  end  the  battle  sore, 
W^hen  our  pilgrimage  is  o'er, 
Grant  Thy  peace  for  evermore  ; 

We  beseech  Thee,  Jesu. 

Lord,  have  mercy  upon  us. 
Christ,  have  mercy  upon  us. 
Lord,  have  mercy  up  us. 
Our  Father,  etc. 

V.  Wash  me   throughly  from   my  wicked- 
ness. 

R  And  cleanse  me  from  mv  sin. 


171 

Let  us  pray. 

Almighty  and  everlasting  God,  Who  hi 
nothing  that  Thon  hast  mad'.*,  and  dost  for- 
give the  sins  of  all  them  that  are  penitent; 
Create  and  make  in  us  new  and  contrite  hearts, 
that  we  worthily  lamenting  our  sins,  and  ac- 
knowledging our  wretchedness,  may  obtain  pf 
Thee,  the  God  of  all  mercy,  perfect  remission 
and  forgiveness;  through  Jesus  Christ  our 
Lord.     Amen. 

655  7,  s.  r.  b, ;, :. 

Wilt  Thou  not,  my  Shepherd  true. 
Spare  Thy  sheep,  in  mercy  spare  me  ? 

Wilt  Thou  not.  as  shepherds  do, 
In  Thine  arms  rejoicing  bear  me; 

Bear  me  where  all  troubles  cease, 

Home  to  folds  of  joy  and  peace  ? 

See,  on  earth's  wild  desert  way. 
How  my  truant  steps  mislead  me  : 

Bring  me  back,  no  more  to  stray. 
In  Thine  own  green  pastures  feed  me. 

Gather  me  within  the  fold, 

Where  Thy  lambs  Thy  light  behold- 

With  Thy  flock  I  long  to  be, 
With  the  flock  to  whom  'tis  given 

Safe  to  feed,  arid  praising  Thee, 
Roam  the  happy  plains  of  heaven  ; 


172 

Free  from  fear  of  sinful  stain, 
They  can  never  stray  again. 

Lord,  I  here  am  sore  beset, 
Fears  at  every  step  confound  me ; 

Lo  !  my  foes  have  spread  their  net, 
And  with  craft  and  might  surround  me; 

Such  their  snares  on  every  side, 

Safe  Thy  sheep  can  ne'er  abide. 

Jesu,  Lord,  my  Shepherd  true, 
0  from  wolves  Thy  sheep  deliver ; 

Help  as  shepherds  wont  to  do, 
From  fheir  jaws  preserve  me  ever ; 

Bid  Thy  trembling  wanderer  come 

To  his  everlasting  Home.     Amen. 

556  R  M. 

Through  the  love  of  God  our  Saviour, 

All  will  be  well ; 
Free  and  changeless  is  His  favour, 

All,  all  is  well. 
Precious  is  the  blood  that  heaFd  us ; 
Perfect  is  the  grace  that  seaFd  us ; 
Strong  the  hand  stretch'd  out  to  shield  us; 

All  must  be  well. 

Though  we  pass  through  tribulation, 

All  will  be  well ; 
Ours  is  such  a  full  salvation, 

All,  all  is  well. 
Happy,  still  in  God  confiding; 
Fruitful,  if  in  Christ  abiding ; 


173 

Holy,  through  the  Spirit's  guiding; 
All  must  be  well. 

We  expect  a  bright  to-morrow  ; 

All  will  be  well; 
Faith  can  sing  through  days  of  sorrow, 

All,  all  is  well. 
On  our  Father's  love  relying, 
Jesus  every  need  supplying, 
Or  in  living  or  in  dying, 

All  must  be  well. 

557  P.  M 

When"  the  day  of  toil  is  done, 
When  the  gyg  of  life  is  run. 
Father,  grant  Thy  wearied  one 

Rest  for  evermore  !  * 

When  the  strife  of  sin  is  stilled, 
When  the  foe  within  is  killed. 
Be  Thy  gracious  word  fulfilled — 
Peace  for  evermore ! 

When  the  darkness  melts  away, 
At  the  breaking  of  Thy  Day, 
Bid  us  hail  the  cheering  ray  ; — 
Light  for  evermore ! 

When  the  heart  by  sorrow  tried 
Feels  at  length  its  throbs  subside. 
Bring  us,  where  all  tears  are  dried, 
Joy  for  evermore  ! 


174 

When  for  vanished  days  we  yearn, 
Days  that  never  can  return, 
Teach  us  in  Thy  love  to  learn 

Love  for  evermore ! 

When  the  breath  of  life  is  flown 
When  the  grave  must  claim  its  own, 
Lord  of  Life !  be  ours  Thy  crown — 

Life  for  evermore !    Amen. 

558  8,  8,  7,  8,  8,  7. 

At  the  Cross  her  station  keeping, 
Stood  the  mournful  Mother  weeping, 

Where  He  hung,  the  dying  Lord; 
For  her  soul,  of  joy  bereaved. 
Bowed  with  anguish,  deeply  grieved, 

Felt  the  sharp  and  piercing  sword. 

Oh,  how  sad  and  sore  distressed 
Now  was  she,  that  Mother  blessed 

Of  the  sole-begotten  One ; 
Deep  the  woe  of  her  affliction 
When  she  saw  the  Crucifixion 

Of  her  ever-glorious  Son. 

Who,  on  Christ's  dear  Mother  gazing, 
Pierced  by  anguish  so  amazing, 

Born  of  woman,  would  not  weep  ? 
Who,  on  Christ's  dear  Mother  thinking, 
Such  a  cup  of  sorrow  drinking, 

Would  not  share  her  sorrows  deep  ? 


175 

For  His  people's  sins  chastised, 
She  beheld  her  ^on  despised, 

Scourged,   and  crowned  with  thorns  en- 
twined ; 
Saw  Him  then  from  judo-men t  taken, 
And  in  death  by  all  forsaken, 

Till  His  Spirit  He  resigned. 

Jesu,  may  such  deep  devotion 
Stir  in  me  the  same  emotion. 

Fount  of  love.  Redeemer  kind, 
That  my  heart,  fresh  ardour  gaining, 
And  a  purer  love  attaining. 

May  with  Thee  acceptance  find. 

669  8,  6,  8,  4. 

There  is  an  everlasting  Home, 

Where  contrite  souls  may  hide:    ' 
Where  death  and  danger  dare  not  come, — 
The  Saviour's  side. 

It  was  a  cleft  of  matchless  love 

Opened  when  He  had  died  ; 
When  mercy  hailed,  in  worlds  above, 
That  Wounded  Side. 

Hail !  Rock  of  Ages !  pierced  for  me, 

The  grave  of  all  my  pride  ; 
Hope,  peace,  and  heaven,  are  all  in  Thee, 
Thy  sheltering  Side. 


17* 

There  issued  forth  the  double  Flood, 

The  sin-atoning  tide. — 
In  streams  of  water  and  of  Blood 

From  that  dear  Side. 

There  is  the  only  Fount  of  bliss, 

In  joy  and  sorrow  tried, — 
No  refuge  for  the  heart  like  this, — 
A  Saviour's  Side. 

Thither  the  Church  through  all  her  days 

Points  as  a  faithful  guide, 
And  celebrates  with  ceaseless  praise 

That  spear-pierced  Side. 

Amen. 
560  8,  7,  8,  7,  7,  7,  4,  4,  7,  7 

Of  Thy  love  some  gracious  token 

Grant  us,  Lord,  before  we  go  ; 
Bless  Thy  word  which  has  been  spoken ; 

Life  and  peace  on  all  bestow ! 
When  we  join  the  world  again, 
Let  our  hearts  with  Thee  remain  : 
0  direct  us 
And  protect  us, 
Till  we  gain  the  heavenly  shore, 
Where  Thy  people  want  no  more  !     Amen. 


THE    EXI). 


177 

561.  r.  m 

Dayspring    of  eternity! 

Hide  no  more  Thy  radiant  dawning! 
Light  from  Light's  exhaustless  sea, 

Shine  on  us  afresh  this  morning 
And  dispel  with  glorious  might 
All  our  night. 

Let  Thy  mercies'  morning  dew 
Rouse  our  conscience  from  its  blindness; 

Gladden  life's  dry  plains  anew 
With  the  rivers  of  Thy  kindness  ; 

Water  daily  us  Thy  Flock 

From  the  Rock. 

Let  the  glow    of  love  destroy 
Cold  obedience  faintly  given, 

Wake  our    hearts  to   love  and  joy 
With  the   flushing  eastern   heaven; 

Let  us  truly  rise  ere  yet 

Life  hath  set. 

Brightest  Star  of  eastern  skies  ! 

Grant  that  at  Thy  last  appearing 
These  frail  bodies  may  arise. 

Joyfully  Thy  summons  hearing, 
Strong  their  heavenward  course  to  run 
As  the  Sun. 


178 

Through  this  dark  and  tearful  place, 

Never  be  Thy  light  denied  us  ; 
O  Thou  glorious  Sun  of  grace, 

To  yon  world  of  gladness  guide  us, 
When    to   joys  that  never  end 
We  ascend ! 

Amen. 

562-  12  of  6,  5. 

Fierce    the  battle  rages, 

Foe  succeeds  to  foe, 
Seething  tides  of  tumult 

Surging  to  and  fro  : 
Soul-destroying  spirits 

Round  us  rush  and  rave  ; 
Jesus,  to  the  rescue  ! 

His  redeem 'd  to  save  : 
Here  are  toil  and  tumult, 
Rest  and  peace  above  : 
Christ  the  Lord, — the  Leader, 
And  His  banner — Love. 

Courage,  Christian  soldiers ! 

Fear  not  harm  or  loss, 
Long  as  ye  are  fighting 

Round  the  Holy  Cross; 
He  who  on  it  suffer'd, 

By  it  can  o'erthrow 
Every  inward  passion, 


179 

Every  outward  foe  ; 
Here  are  toil  and  tumult,     <kc. 

Only  be  ye  watchful. 

Only  be  ye  true. 
Only  be  ye  ready 

All  His  will  to  do  ; 
Only  trust,  and  triumph 

Shall  upon  you  wait ; 
Only  be  ye  gentle, 

God  will  make  you  great : 
Here  are  toil  and  tumult.    &c 

Prayers, -your  rudest  wrestlings, 
Alms,— your   roughest  ways, 

Fast  and  work,— your  fightings. 
And  your  shoutings,— praise  ! 

Thus  wear  through  life's  battle. 
Till  its  day  shall  cease  : 

Let,  0  Lord,  Thy  servants 
Then  depart  in  peace: 

Here  are   toil  and  tumult,     vScc- 

563«  i2ol6,5. 

On  our  way  rejoicing. 
As  we  homeward  move. 

Listen  to  our  praises, 
O  Thou  God  of  love  ? 

Is  there  grief  or  sadnes 
Thine  it  cannot  be: 


180 

If  our  sky  be  clouded, 

Clouds  are  not  from  Thee. 
On  our  way  rejoicing. 
As  we   homeward  move  ; 
Listen  to  our  praises, 
O   Thou  God  of  Love. 

If  with  honest  hearted 

Love  for  God  and  man, 
Day  by  day  Thou  find  us 

Doing  all  we  can ; 
Thou  Who  givest  seed-time 

Wilt  give  large  increase, 
Crown  the  head  with  blessings, 

Fill  the  heart  with  peace. 
On  our  way  rejoicing  &c. 

On  our  way  rejoicing 

Gladly  let  us  go, 
Victor  is  the  leader, 

Vanquished  is  the  foe- 
Christ  without — our  safety  1 

Christ  within — our  joy  ! 
Who  if  we  be  faithful, 

Can  our  hope  destroy? 
On  our  way  rejoicing,  &c« 

Unto  God  the  Father 
Joyful  songs  we  sing, 

Unto  God  the  Savioar 
Thankful  hearts  we  bring, 


181 

Unto  God  the  Spirit, 
Bow  we  and  adore, 
On  our  way  rejoicing, 
Ever,  ever  more- 

On  our  way  rejoicing  &c  . 
Amen. 

564.  8  of  7,  6, 

Come   ye  faithful  raise  the  strain 

Of  triumphant  gladness! 
God  Himself  to  joy  and  praise 

Turns  the  martyr's  sadness. 
Hail  the  day  that  won  their  crown! 

Opened  heaven's  bright  portal, 
As  they  laid  the  mortal  down, 

And  put  on  the  immortal. 

Never  flinched  they  from  the  flame 

From  the  torture,  never, 
Vain  the  foeman's  sharpest  aim, 

Satan's  best  endeavor: 
For  by  faith  they  saw  the  Land 

Decked  in  all  its  glory. 
Where  triumphant  now  they  stand 

With  the  victor's  story. 

Faith  they  had  that  knew  not  shame, 
Love  that  could  not  languish, 


182 

And  eternal  hope  o'ercame 
That  one  moment's  anguish. 

Up  and  follow  Christian  men  ! 
Press  through  toil  and  Sorrow  ! 

Spurn  the  night  of  fear  and  then — 
O,  the  glorious  morrow  I 

565.  8  of  8,  7. 

Trim  the  lamp,  its  light  is  fading, 

Slowly  steals  the  night  away, 
From  the  blast  its  flicker  shading, 

Round  it  watch,  and  near  it  pray. 
O  my  blessed  Saviour!  yearning 

As  my  spirit  doth  for  Thee, 
May  my  lamp  be  bright  and  burning 

Whet  Thou  comest  unto  me  ! 

Feed  with  oil  the  languid  taper, 
Faintly  by  the  night  wind  fann'd, 

Hide  it  from  the  rising  vapour, 
In  the  hollow  of  Thy  hand- 
O  my  blessed  Saviour  !  &c. 

Every  weight  that  would  encumber 

Lay  aside,  my  soul  and  rise/ 
Shake  off  from  thy  heart  the  slumber, 
That  is  stealing  o'er  thine  eyes. 
O  my  blessed  Saviour  !   &c. 

Amen. 


183 

. 
Lo!  the  Bride,  in  all  her  beauty, 

Bending  toward  the  eastern  gate, 
Clothed  in  praise  and  girt  with  duty, 
Doth  upon  her  threshold  wait. 
O  my  blessed  Saviour  !       cVc 

Though  the  Bridegroom  be  delaying 

Yet  His  hand  is  on  the  door, 
When  He  comes  His  second  staying 
Will  be  with  us  forever  more. 
O  my  blessed   Saviour!       ^:c. 
Amen. 

566.  6,  6,  6,  6,  8,  8. 

Hidden   Saviour,  Great  High  Priest, 

Master  of  the  Royal  Feast, 
King  enthroned  above  the  skies, 

One  and  perfect  Sacrifice, 
Christ  the  same  and  changing  never, 

Yesterday,  to-day,  for  ever. 

Yesterday  upon  the  Cross 

Thou  didst  hang  to  heal  our  loss, 
Past  are  now  Thy  mortal  pains, 

Yet  Thy  Sacrifice  remains, 
Christ  the  same  and  changing  never, 

Yesterday,  to-day,  forever. 


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This  day  on  Thine  Altar-Throne 
Thou  art  present  with  Thine  own, 

Veiling  here  Thy  light  divine 
Under  forms  of  Bread  and   Wine ; 

Christ  the  same  ana  changing  never, 
Yesterday,  to-day,  for  ever. 

'Evermore   a   Priest  above, 
Thou  art  pleading,  in  Thy  love, 

That  same  Offering  of  might 
Which  we  show  in  bloodless  rite, 

Christ  the  same  and  changing  never, 
Yesterday,  to-day,  for  ever. 

Man  of  Mary,  God  of  God, 
Sacred  Flesh  and  Precious  Blood, 

Thee  we  offer,  Thee  adore, 
Till  Thou  comest   here  once  more, 

Christ  the  same  and  changing  never, 
Yesterday,  to-day,  for  ever. 

Amen. 

567.  8,  8,  8,  4. 

O  Lord  of  heaven,  and  earth,  and  sea, 
To   Thee  all  praise  and  glory   be: 
How  shall  we  show  our  love  for  Thee, 
Who  givest  all  ? 


The  golden  sunshine,   vernal  air, 
Sweet  flowers  and  fruits  Thy  love  declare ; 
When  harvest  ripens  Thou  art  there, 
Who  givest  all. 

For  peaceful  homes  and  healthful  days, 
.For  all  the  blesjings  earth  displays, 
We  owe  Thee  thankfulness  and  praise, 
Who  givest  all. 

Thou  didst  not  spare  Thine  only    Son. 
But  gav'st  Him  for  a  world  undone, 
And  freely  with  that  Blessed  One 
Thou  givest  all. 

Thou  giv'st  the  Holy  Spirit's  dower, 
Spirit  of  life,  and  love,  and   power, 
And  dost  His  sevenfold  graces  shower 

Upon  us  all. 
For  souls  redeemed  and  sins    forgiven, 
For  means  of  grace  and  hopes  of  heaven, 
What  can  to  Thee,  O  Lord,  be  given, 

Who  givest  all? 
We  lose  what  on  ourselves  we  spend. 
We  have  as  treasure  without  end 
Whatever  Lord  to  Thee  we  lend, 

Who  givest  all. 
To  Thee  then  gladly  will  we  give, 
To  Thee,  from  whom  we  all  derive  ; 
O  may  we  ever  with  Thee  live, 

Who  givest  all, 


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568.  7>  7,  7,  7>  3,  8. 

Lord,  in  all  we  |  of.fer  .  Thee: 

Let  this  |  rule  .  our  .  gui  .  dance  .be, 

They  must  cost  us  |  loss  .or  .pain 

i£/jf<?  Thou  J  wilt  .not  .deem  .them  .gain 

On  Thine  Altar  laid,  we  |  leave-  .them. 

Christ  present  them*  |God .  re  .  ceive — .  them. 

Gifts  to  God  are  |  best  .sup  .plied: 

Out  of  | lux  .  u  .  ries  .  de  .  nied. 

Out  of  pleasures  |  we  .  might  .  take 

But  refuse*  |  lor — .Je  .  su's  .  sake. 

On    Thine'Altar  laid^we  |  leave — .  them. 

Christ  present  them*|  God .  re . ceive- .  them. 

569-  6  of  6. 

Thy  life  was  given  for  me  ! 
Thy  blood,  O  Lord  was  shed 
That  I  might  ransomed  be, 
And  quickened  from  the  dead. 
Thy  life  was  given  for  me  : — 
What  have  I  given  for  Thee? 

Long  years  were   spent  for  me 

In  weariness  and  woe, 

That  through  eternity 

Thy  glory  I  might  know. 

Long  years  were  spent  for  me : — 
Have  I  spent  one  for  Thee? 


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Thy  Father's  Home  of  light, 
Thy  rainbow-circled  Throne, 
Were  left  for  earthly  night, 
For  wanderings  sad  and  lone- 
Yea,  all  was  left  for  me  : — 
Have  I  left  aught  for  Thee? 

Thou,  Lord,  hast  borne  for  me 

More  than  my  tongue  can  tell 

Of  bitterest  agony. 

To  rescue  me  from  hell. 

Thou  suft'redst  all  for  me  : — 
What  have  I  borne  for  Thee  ? 

And  Thou  hast  brought  to  me 

Down  from  Thy  Home   above 

Salvation  full  and  free, 

Thy  pardon  and  Thy  love. 

Great  gifts  Thou  broughtest  me  : — 
What  have  I  brought  to  Thee  ? 

Oh,  let  my  life  be  given, 

My  years  for  Thee  be  spent ; 

World-fetters  all  be  riven, 

And  joy  with  suffering  blent : 
To  Thee  my  all  I  bring, 
My  Saviour  and  my  King ! 

Amen. 


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570.  p.  M. 

Holy  Offerings  rich  and  rare, 
Offerings  of  praise  and  prayer  ! 

Purer  life  and  purpose  high, 
Clasped  hands  and  lifted  eye, 
Lowly  acts  of  adoration 
To  the  God  of  our  Salvation  ; 

On  Thine  Altar  laid  we  leave  them 

Christ  present  them,  God  receive  them. 

Pleasant  food  and  garb  of  pride 
Put  for  conscience'  sake  aside, 

Lawful  luxury  forgone 
To  relieve  some  little  one, 

Loved  by  Christ,  by  Him  befriended 
And  for  His  dear  love  attended. 

On  Thine  Altar  laid  we  leave  them 

Christ  present  them,  God  receive  them. 

Homage  of  each  humble  heart, 
Ere  we  from  Thy  House  depart, 

Worship  fervant,  deep  and  high, 
Clasped  hands  and  lifted  eye  ! 

All  that  childlike  love  can  render 
Of  devotion  true  and  tender; 

On  Thine  Altar  laid  we  leave  them 

Christ  present  them,  God  receive  them. 

To  the  Father,  and  the  Son, 

And  the  Spirit,  Three  in  One  ! 
Though  our  mortal  weakness  raise 


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Offerings  of  imperfect  praise. 
Yet  with  hearts  bowed  down  most  lowly, 

Crying,  Holy!  Holy!  Holy! 
On  Thine  Altar  laid,  we  leave  them, 
Christ  present  them,  God  receive  them- 

Amen- 


571.  i-  of  6,  5. 

Jesus,    gentlest  Saviour, 

God  of  might   and  pow'r 
Thou    Thyself  art   dwelling 

In  us    at  this    hour 
Nature    can  not  hold  Thee, 

Heaven  is  all  too  straight 
For  Thine  endless  Glory, 

And     Thy   Royal   State. 
Out  beyond   the  shining 
Of  the  furthest     Star, 
Thou   art  ever  stretching 

Infinitely   far. 

Yet    the    hearts    of  children 

Hold  what   worlds    cannot, 
And   the    God    of   wonders 

Loves  the   lowly  spot. 
Jesus,    gentlest   Saviour, 

Thou  art  in  us  now  ; 
Fill  us  full    of     goodness 

Till  our  hearts  o'erflow, 


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Pray    the    prayer    within   us 

That    to  Heaven   shall    rise ; 

Sing  the  song  that  Angels 
Sing    above    the    skies. 

Multiply    our     graces, 

Chiefly    love    and    fear, 
And,    dear    Lord  !    the    chiefest, 

Grace    to    persevere. 
Oh,    how    can  we   thank  Thee 

For    a    gift   like  This, 
Gift    that   truly   maketh 

Heaven's    eternal    bliss. 
Ah !    when    wilt    Thou    always 

Make    our  hearts  Thy  home  ? 
We    must   wait   for  Heaven, 

Then   the  day  will  come. 

Amen. 

LENT  OFFICE. 


Ox    Week    Day    Evenings,  immediately  after 
the  Sermon   or  Address. 


O  Lord,  We  beseech  Thee,  mercifully  to  hear  our 
prayers,  and  spare  all  those  who  confess  their  sins 
unto  Thee,  that  thev  whose  consciences  bv  sin    are 


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accused,  by  Thy  merciful  pardon  may  be  absolved  ; 
through  Christ  our  Lord.     Amen. 

Out  of  the    deep  have  I  called   unto   Thee,   O  | 
Lord  :  Lord  hear  my  |  voice- 

0  let  Thine  ears  consider  |  Well  :  the  voice  of  my 
com  |  plaint. 

If  Thou  Lord  wilt  be  extreme  to  mark  what  is 
done  a  |  miss  :  O  Lord,  who  may  a  |  bide  it. 

For  there  is  mercy  with  |  Thee  :  therefore  shalt 
Thou  be  |  feared. 

1  look  for  the  Lord,  my  soul  doth  wait  for  |  Him  : 
in  His  word  is  my  |  trust. 

My  soul  fleeth  unto  the  |  Lord  :  before  the  morn- 
ing watch,  1  say  before  the  morning  |  watch. 

( )  Israel  trus*  in  the  Lord,  for  with  the  Lord  theie 
is  |  mercy:  and  with  Him  is  plenteous  re  |  demption. 

And  He  shall  redeem  lsra  |  el: from  all  his  |  sins. 

Glory  be  to  the  Father,  and  to  the  j  Son  :  and  to 
the  Holy  |  Ghost. 

As  it  was  in  the  beginning,  is  now,  and  ever  shall  | 
be  :  world  without  end,  A  I  men. 


Turn  Thou  us,  O  good  Lord,  and  so  shall  we  be 
turned.  Be  favorable,  O  Lord,  Be  favourable  to  Thy 
people,  Who  turn  to  Thee  in  weeping,  fasting  and 
praying.  For  Thou  art  a  merciful  God,  Full  of  com- 
passion, long-suffering,  and  of  great  pity.  Thou  spar- 
est when  we  deserve  punishment.  And  in  Thy  wrath 
thinkest  upon  mercy.  Spare  Thy  people,  good  Lord, 


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spare  them,  And  let  not  Thine  heritage  be  brought 
to  confusion.  Hear  us,  O  Lord,  for  Thy  mercy  is 
great,  And  after  the  multitude  of  Thy  mercy  look 
upon  us,  Through  the  merits  and  mediation  of  Thy 
blessed  Son,  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.     Amen. 

HYMN. 

P      My  sins  have  taken  such  an  hold  on  me, 
I  am  not  able  to  look  up  to  Thee  ; 
Lord,  I  repent;  accept  my  tears  and  grief; 
f  But  Thou  hast  taken  all  my  sin  away, 

And  I  in  Thee  dare  now  lookup  and  pray; 
/  Lord  I  believe;  (/>) help  Thou  mine*unbelief. 

p      Of  nights  unhallowed,  and  of  sinful  days, 

Of  careless  thoughts  and  words  and  works  and  ways. 
Lord,  I  repent/  accept  my  tears  and  grief: 
f  And  in  the  Life  which  doth  within  me  live, 

And  the  Forgiveness  which  can  all  forgive, 
f  Lord,  I  believe  ;(/)help  Thou  mine  unbelief. 

p      Of  selfishness  which  makes  the  soul   unjust, . 
Envy  and  strife  and  every  sinful  lust, 
Lord   I  repent;  accept  my  tears  and  grief 
And  in  the  Blood,  which  doth  my  pardon  plead 
The  Truth  and  Love,  which  for  me  intercede, 
f  Lord,  I  believe  ;(/>)help  Thou  mine  unbelief. 


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Of  sins  that  as  a  cloud  have  hid  Thy  K 
,)[  Thy  care  slighted,  and  Thy  grieved  grace, 
Lord,  1  repent;  accept  my  tears  and  grief: 
In  love  which  puts  sin's  envious  veil  aside, 
Rending  the  veil  of  flesh  which  for  me  died, 
f  Lord,  I  believe  ;(/>)help  Thou  mine  unbelief. 

Sin  is  my  sorrow,  passion  is  my  pain, 
To  Thee  their  vileness,  and  in  me  their  stain  ; 
Lord  I  repent,  accept  my  tears  and  grief: 
cres.  Christ    is  my  joy  and  out  of  all  distress 
He  dcth  deliver  with  His  righteousness  : 
f  Lord,  I  believe,  (/jhelp  Thou  mine  unbelief. 

O  Saviour  of  the  world,  Who  by  Thy  Cross  and 
precious  Blood  hast  redeemed  us/  Save  us  and  help 

s.  we  humbly  beseech  Thee,  O  Lord. 
V.     Son  of  God,  we  beseech  Thee  to  hear  us, 
R.         Son  of  God  we  beseech  Thee  to  hear  us. 
V.      O  Lamb  of  God,   Who  takest  away  the  sins   of 

the  world, 
R.  Have  mercy  upon  us. 

Full.  O  Lamb  of  God,  Who  takest  away  the  sins  of 
the  world. 
Grant  us  Thy  peace- 

The  Lord  bless  us,  and  keep  us.  The  Lord 
make  His  face  to  shine  upon  us,  and  be  gracious 
unto  us.  The  Lord  lift  up  His  Countenance  upon 
us,  and  give  us  peace,  both  now  and   evermore. 


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573. 

THE   REPROACHES. 
-fr- 

AN  ANTHEM   FOR  GOOD-FRIDAY. 
Reminding  us  of  God's  unwearied  love,  and  man' 
sore  ingratitude,  and  that  his  only  answer  can  be  ut 
tered  in  a  cry  for  r  ercy. 

* 

V.  {Priest.)  O,  My  people,  what  have  I  done  un- 
to thee?  or  wherein  have  I  wearied  thee?  Answer 
Me. 

Because  I  brought  thee  out  of  the  land  of  Egypt, 
thou  hast  prepared  a  Cross  for  thy  Saviour. 
It.  {By  all.)     Holy     God,     Holy     God,  Holy    and 
Mighty,   Holy   and  Mighty,    Holy   and    Immortal: 
have  mercy  i{pon  us. 

V.     Because  I  led  thee  through  a  wilderness    forty 
years,  and  fed  thee  with  manna,  and  brought   thee 
into  a  land  exceeding  good,  thou  hast  prepared    a 
CrossJbr  thy  Saviour, 
H.     Holy  God,  dec. 

V.  What  could  I  have  done  more  for  thee  that  I 
Lave  not  done  ?  I  planted  thee  indeed  My  choicest 
vine  and  thou  hast  turned  for  Me  into  exceeding 
bitterness ;  thou  gavest  vinegar  to  quench  My 
Thirst,  and  piercedst  with  a  lance  the  Side  of  thy 
Saviour. 
H.     Holy  God,  &r*c. 


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f".  0  My  people  what  have  I  done  unto  thee/  or 
wherein  have  I  wearied  Thee?  Answer  Me- 

For  thy   sake  I   scourged   Egypt  with  its   first- 
born: and  Thou  didst  deliver  Me  to  be  scourged. 
11.     Holy  God,  &c. 

This  response  is  to  be  repeated  after  each  of  the  following  Reproaches. 

Y.  I  brought  thee  out  Egypt,  drowning  Pharaoh 
in  the  Red  Sea  :  and  thou  didst  deliver  Me  to  the 
Chief  Priests. 

V.     I  opened  the  Sea  before    thee  :  and  and  thou 
openedst  My  Side  with  a  spear. 
Y     I  went  before  thee  in   a  pillar  of  cloud  ;    and 
thou  leddest  Me  before  Pilate's  judgment-scat. 
T  .     I  fed  thee  with  manna  in  the  desert :  and  thou 
didst  fall  on  me  with  swords  and  staves . 
Y.     I  gave  thee  to  drink  of  the    Water  of  Salvation 
from  the  Rock  :  and  thou  gavest  Me  gall  and  vine- 
gar. 

T  .  O  My  people  what  haye  I  done  unto  thee?  or 
wherein  have  I  wearied  thee  ?     Answer  Me. 

For   thee   I  smote  the  kings   of  the    Canaanites  : 
and  thou  didst  smite  My  Head  with  a  reed. 
V.     I  gave  thee  a  royal  sceptre  :  and  thou  gavest  My 
Head  a  Crown  of  thorns  . 

V.     I  exalted  thee  to  great  honour  :  and  thou  didst 
lift  Me  up  on  the  gibbet  of  the  Cross. 
V.     O  My  people,  what  have  I  done  unto  thee !  or 
wherein  have  I  wearied  thee.     Answer  Me. 


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it.      Holy  God,  Holy  God,  Holy  and  Mighty,  &c. 

Antiphon.    (Priest.)     We    venerate    Thy    Cross,    O 

Lord,  and  praise  and  glorify  Thy  Holy  Resurrection.- 

for  behold  through    the  wood  joy  has  come  to   the 

world. 

22.    (All.)      God  be  merciful  unto  us  and  bless  .-us 

and  show  us  the  light  of  His   Countenance    and  be 

merciful  unto  us. 

(/};?!.)     We  venerate,  &c. 

HYMN  75. 


574. 


GOOD  FRIDAY. 

DAY  OF  SACRIFICE! 
,+ 

At  thy  awaking,  ascend  Calvary 
in  spirit  and  go  not  from  it  the  whole 
day.  Stand  nearest  to  the  Cross  that 
thou  art  able.  Fix  thine  eyes  upon 
the  dying  Jesus.  Make  thyself  one 
sacrifice  with  Jesus.  Deprive  thyself 
of  all  other  pleasure  but  that  of  think- 
ing of  Jesus,  crucified  upon  the  Cross 
for  thv  sake. 


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Mattins  9  00  a.  m. 

Altar  Service  and  Sermon  10  30 

The  Reproaches  1 1  45 

The  Three  Hours  Agony  12  _\i. 

The  Litany  5   p.  M- 

Even-Song  7  3o 

* 

u.  Is  it    nothing  unto  |  you  jj  all    ye 
that  pass  |  by  ||      Behold  and  |  see  ||  if 
if  there  be  any  sorrow  like  unto  My  \ 
sorrow,  " 

The  Three  Hours  will  be  occupied 
in  meditation,  silent  prayer,  singing, 
and  short  addresses  upon  The  Seven 
Words  spoken  by  our  Blessed  Lord  on 
the  Cross. 

After  each  Address  there  will  be,  first, 
the  Meditation  until  the  signal  given 
by  the  Organ  when  the  Litany  ofeach 
of  the  The  Seven  Words,  will  be  sung, 
all  still  kneeling  ;  then  the  Congrega- 
tion will  arise  to  sing  the  appointed 
Hymn. 

During  each  Meditation  while  kneel- 
ing, say  the  Veni  Creator,  and  make  the 
Thanksgii'ing,  Acts  and  Prayers  fullou'- 


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ing  it. 

575.  6  of  8. 

Come  Holy  Ghost  our  souls  inspire, 
And  lighten  with  celestial  lire; 

Thou  the  anointing  Spirit  art, 

Who  dost  thy  sevenfold  gifts  impart ; 

Thy  blessed  unction  from  above 
Is  comfort,  life,  and  fire  of  love. 

Enable  with  perpetual  light, 

The  dullness  of  our  blinded  sight ; 

Anoint  and  cheer  our  soiled  face, 
"With  the  abundance  of  thy  grace  ; 

Keep  far  our  foes,  give  peace  at   home, 
Where  thou  art  guide  no  ill  can  come. 

Teach  us  to  know  the  Father,  Son, 
And  thee  of  both  to  be  but  one  ; 

That  through  the  ages  all  along, 
^his  still  may  be  our  endless  snng; 

Praise  to  thy  eternal  merit, 
Father,  Son  and  Holy  Spirit. 

Be  Thou  praised  and  blessed  for- 
ever, O  crucified  Lord,  for  the  pardon 
of  our  sins,  which  Thou  hast  obtain- 
ed for  us- 

O  Saviour  of  the  world,  Who  by  Thy 
Cross  and  Precious  Blood  hast  re- 
deemed us,  save  us  and  help  us,  we 
humbly  beseech  Thee,  O  Lord. 

Act  of  Faith, —  O  my  God,  I  be- 
lieve in  Thee,  help  Thou  mine  un- 
belief. 


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Act  of  Hope, — 0  my  God,  I  hope 
in  Thee, enkindle  my  hope. 

Act  of  Love, —  0  my  God,  I  love 
Thee  above  all  things,  O  make  me 
love  Thee  more  and  more. 

Act  of  Contrition, —  O  my  God,  I 
grieve  from  my  heart  for  having  offend- 
ed Thee,  because  Thou  art  an  Al- 
mighty and  All  gracious  God,  I  firmly 
resolve  never  to  offend  Thee  any 
more. 

Prayer, —  Open,  O  my  soul,  ihine 
ears  to  hear,  since  Jesus  opens  His 
mouth  to  speak  to  thee  from  the  pul- 
pit of  the  Cross. 

Speak,  Lord,  for  Thy  servant  hear- 
eth.  Do  Thou,  O  Lord,  Who  art  the 
Word  of  the  Eternal  Father,  teach  me 
some  lesson  which  I  may  keep  in  my 
memory,  ponder  in  my  heart,  and  ac- 
cept and  embrace  with  all  my  heart 
and  soul.  Amen. 

Soul  of  Christ,  sanctify  me  ! 
Body  of  Christ,  save  me! 
Blood  of  Christ,  inebriate  me  ! 
Water  from  the  side  of  Christ,  wash  me! 
Passion  of  Christ,  strengthen  me  ! 
O  Good  Jesu,  hear  me  ! 


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Within  Thy  wounds  hide  me! 

Suffer  me  not  to  be  separated  from  Thee  ! 

From  the  malicious  enemy  defend  me! 

In  the  hour  of  my  death,  call  me  ! 

And  bid  me  come  to  Thee, 

That  with  Thy  saints  I  may  praise  Thee 

For  ever  and  ever. 

Amen. 

* 

Preparatory  Address  and  Medi- 
tation.        —     —     —     —     12  M. 

576-  4  of  8. 

O  come  and  mourn  with  me  awhile, 

O  come  ye  to  the  Saviour's  Side, 
O  come  together  let  us  mourn, 

Jesus,  our  Love  is  crucified  ! 

Have  ye  no  tears  to  shed  for  Him 
While  soldiers  scoff  and  Jews  deride? 
Ah !  look  how  patiently  He  hangs, 
Jesus,  our  Love  is  crucified  ? 

How  fast  His  hands  and  feet  are  nailed 
His  blessed  tongue  with  thirst  is  tied, 
His  failing  eyes  are  blind  with  blood, 
Jesus,  our  Love  is  crucified ! 

Seven  times  He  spoke, seven  words  of  love 
And  all  three  hours  His  silence  cried 
For  mercy  on  the  souls  of  men, 
Jesus,  our  Love  is  crucified  J 


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Corae,  take  thy  stand  beneath  the  Cross, 
And  let  the  Blood  from  out  that  Side 
Fall  gently  on  thee,  drop  by  drop, 
Jesus,  our  Love  is  crucified! 

A.  broken  heart,  a  fount  of  tears, 
Ask  and  they  will  not  be  denied, 
A  broken  heart  love's  cradle  is, 
Jesus,  our  Love  is  crucified  ! 


Address  —  Meditation.  —  12  22. 
Litany  of  the  First  Word. 

u  Father  forgive  them ,  for  they    knozo    not    "what 
they  do.  " 

Jesu,  in  Thy  dying  woes, 

Even  while  THy  life  blood  flows, 

Craving  pardon  on  Thy  foes  : 

Hear  us,  Holy  Jesu. 

Saviour,  for  our  pardon  sue, 
When  our  sinsTny  pangs  renew, 
For  we  know  not  "what  we  do  : 

Hear  us,  Holy  Jesu. 
Oh,  may  we  who  mercy  need. 
Be  like'Thee  in  heart  and  deed,, 
WThen  with  wrong  our  spirits  bleed  : 

Hear  us,  Holy  Jesu. 

Hymn  378. 
Address — Meditation.  —  12  45. 
Litany  of  the  Second  Word. 

fc  To-day  thou  shalt  be  with  me  in  Paradise,  w 
Jesu.  pitying  the  sighs 
Of  the  thief  who  near  Thee  dies, 
Promising  Him  Paradise  : 

Hear  us,  Holy  Jesu. 


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May  we  In  our  guilt  and  shame, 
Still  Thy  love  and  mercy  claim, 
Calling  humbly  on  Thy  name  : 

Hear  us,  Holy  Jesu. 
Oh,  remember  us  who  pine, 
Looking  from  our  cross  to  Thine, 
Cheer  our  souls  with  hope  divine  : 

Hear  us,  Holy  Jesu. 


Hymn  87. 


Address  —  Meditation.  —  1  07. 
Litany  of  the  Third  Word. 

'  Woman,  behold  thy  Son"  " Son  behold thy  mother.1' 
Jesu,  loving  to  the  end, 
Her  whose  heart  Thy  sorrows  rend, 
And  Thy  dearest  human  friend  : 

Hear  us,  Holy  Jesu. 
May  we  in  Thy  sorrows  share, 
And  for  Thee  all  peril  dare, 
And  enjoy  Thy  tender  care  : 

Hear  us,  Holy  Jesu. 
May  we  all  Thy  loved  ones  be, 
All  one  holy  family, 
Loving  for  the  lcve  of  Thee  : 

Hear  us,  Holy  Jesu. 

Hymn  558. 


Address  —  Meditation,  —  1  30. 
Litany  of  the   Fourth  Word. 

1  My  God,  My  God,  why  hast  Thou  forsaken  Me?  " 
Jesu,  whelmed  in  tears  unknown, 
With  our  evil  left  alone, 
While  no  light  from  heaven  is  shown  : 

Hear  us,  Holy  Jesu. 
When  we  vainly  seem  to  pray. 
And  our  hope  seems  far  away, 
In  the  darkness  be  our  stay  : 

Hear  us,  Holy  Jesu. 


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Though  no  Father  seem  to  hear. 
Though  no  light  our  spirit  cheer, 
Tell  our  faith  that  God  is  near  : 

Hear  us,   Holy  Jesu. 

Hymn    252. 

Address — Meditation.     —   1   52 
Litany  of   the  Fifth  Word 

"  "  /  thirst." 
Jesu  in  Thy  thirst  and  pain, 
WhileThy  wounds  Thy  life-blood  drains, 
Thirsting  more  our  iOve  to  gain  : 

Hear  us,  Holy  Jesu. 
Thirst  for  us  in  mercv  still  ; 
All  Thy  holv  work  fulfil— 
Satisfy  Thy  loving  will : 

Hear  us.  Holy  Jesu. 

May  we  thirst  Thy  lore  to  know  ; 
Lead  us  in  our  sin  and  woe 
Where  the  healing  waters  flow  : 

Hear  us,  Holy  Jest;, 

Hymn  75. 

Address  —  Meditation.  —  2   15. 
Litany  of  the  Sixth  Word. 

M  //  is  finished.  " 
Jesu,— all  our  ransom  paid, 
All  Thy  Father's  will  obeyed— 
By  Thy  sufferings  perfect  made  : 

Hear  us.  Holy  Jesu* 
Save  us  in  our  souls'  distress. 
Be  our  help  to  cheer  and  bless, 
While  we  grow  in  holiness  : 

Hear  us,  Holy  Jesu. 
Brighten  all  our  heavenward  way, 
With  an  ever  holier  ray, 
Till  we  pass  to  perfect  day  : 

Hear  us,  Holy  Jesu, 

Hymn    559. 


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Address — Meditation.   —  2  37. 
Litany  of  the  Seventh  Word. 

"  Father  into  Thy  Hands  I  commend  My  Spirit.  '» 

Jesu — all  Thy  labour  vast, 

All  Thy  woe  and  conflict  past — 

Yielding  up  Thy  soul  at  last : 

Hear  as,  Holy  Jesu. 

When  the  death  shades  rouna  us  lower, 
Guard  us  from  the  tempter's  power, 
Keep  us  in  that  trial  hour: 

Hear  us,  Holy  Jesu. 

May  Thy  life  and  death  supply 
Grace  to  live  aud  grace  to  die, 
Grace  to  reach  the  home  on  high  : 

Hear  us,  Holy  Jesu. 

Hymn  74. 
577.  L.  M, 

"  Crux  Ji del 'is.  " 
Versicle. 

O  faithful  Cross  !  O  noblest  tree, 

In  all  our  woods  there's  none  like  thee : 

No  earthly  groves,  no  shady  bow  rs 

Produce  such  leaves,  such  fruit,  such  flow'rs. 
*  Sweet  are  the  nails,  and  sweet  the  wood, 
That  bears  a  weight,  so  great,  so  good. 

Hymn. 

Sing,  O  my  tongue!   devoutly  sing 
The  glorious  laurals  of  our  King  : 

Sing  the  triumphant  victory 

Gain'd  by  the  cross  erected  high; 


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Where  man's  Redeemer  yields  His  breath, 
And,  dying,  conquers  hell  and  death. 
O  faithful  cross,  &c.  (  repeated  to  the  *  ) 

With  pity  our  Creator  saw 

His  noblest  work  transgress  His  law, 
When  our  first  parents  rashly  ate 

The  fatal  tree's  forbidden  meat ; 
He  then  resolved  the  cross's  wood 

Should  make  that  tree's  sad  damage  good. 
Sweet  are  the  nails,  <Scc. 

When  the  full  time,  decreed  above, 
Was  come  to  show  this  work  of  love, 

Th'  Eternal  Father  sends  His  Son, 

The  world's  Creator,  from  His  throne ! 

Who,  on  our  earth,  this  vale  of  tears, 
Cloth'd  with  a  virgin's  flesh,  appears. 
O  faithful  cross,  &c.  (  T**) 

Full  thirty  years  and  more  were  spent 

In  this  our  mortal  banishment ; 
And  then  the  Son  of  man  decreed, 

For  the  lost  sons  of  men  to  bleed, 
And,  on  the  cross,  a  victim  laid, 

The  solemn  expiation  made. 
Sweet  are  the  nails,  <Scc. 

His  drink  was  gall ;  His  flesh  they  tear 
With  thorns  and  nails ;  a  cruel  spear 

Pierces  His  side,  from  whence  a  flood 

Streams  forth,  of  water  mixed  with  blood, 


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With  which  the  stars,  the  sea,  the  earth — 
The  world  itself — receive  new  birth. 
O  faithful  cross,  &c. 

On  thee  alone,  the  Lamb  was  slain 
That  reconciled  the  world  again  : 

And,  when  on  raging  seas  was  toss'd 

The  shipwrecked  world,  and  mankind  lost. 

Besprinkl'd  with  His  sacred  gore, 

Thou  safely  brought  them  to  the  shore. 
O  faithful  cross,  &c.  Ame< 

578-  C.  i 

It  is  my  sweetest  comfort,  Lord, 

And  will  forever  be, 
To  muse  upon  the  gracious  truth 

Of  Thy  Humanity. 

O  joy  !  there  sitteth  in  our  flesh, 

Upon  a  throne  of  light, 
One  of  a  human  mother  born, 

In  perfect  Godhead  "bright : 

Though  earth's  foundations  should  be  move- 
Down  to  their  lowest  deep  ; 

Though  all  the  trembling  universe 
Into  destruction  sweep, — 

For  ever  God,  for  ever  Man, 

My  Jesus  shall  endure ; 
And  fixed  on  Him,  my  hope  remains 

Eternally  secure.  Amen. 


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C.    M. 
Christ  is  gone  up  :  yet  ere  He  passed 

From  earth,  in  heaven  to  reign, 
He  formed  One  holy  Church  to  last 

Till  He  should  come  again- 

His  twelve  Apostles  first  He  made 

His  ministers  of  grace  : 
And  they  their  hands  on  others  laid, 

To  fill  in  turn  their  place. 

So  age  by  age,  and  year  by  year, 

The  stream  of  grace  flows  on  ; 
And  still  the  holy  Church  is  here, 

Although  her  Lord  is  gone- 

Whate'er  we  do,  whate'er  we  say, 

By  her  we  must  be  led  ; 
For  though  our  Lord  is  faraway, 

His  Church  is  in  His  stead. 

Let  those  find  pardon,  Lord,  from  Thee, 

Whose  faith  and  love  are  cold  : 
Bring  wanderers  in,  and  let  there  be 

One  Shepherd  and  one  Fold. 

To  God  the  Father,  God  the  Son, 

And  God  the  Holy  Ghost, 
By  Thy  whole  Church  be  glory  done, 

And  by  the  angel-host.  Amen. 


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580.  L.  M 

O  Holy  Ghost,  Thou  God  of  peace, 
Pity  Thy  Church,  now  rent  in  twain  ; 

Bid  wrath  and  strife  and  variance  cease, 
And  let  us  all  be  one  again. 

One  with  our  brethren  here  in  love, 
And  one  with  the  saints  that  are  at  rest, 

And  one  with  Angel  hosts  above, 
And  one  with  God  forever  blest. 

Oh !  make  on  earth  all  churches  one, 
One  with  the  blessed  gone  before, 

All  knit  in  sweet  communion, 

To  love  Thee,  worship,  and  adore. 

For  one  the  Lord  on  Whom  we  call, 
The  Spirit  one  Which  He  hath  given, 

One  God  and  Father  of  us  all, 

One  Faith  on  earth,  one  Hope  of  heav 

Ame 


581.  I 

God  hath  two  families  of  love, 
One  is  on  earth  and  one  above ; 

One  is  in  battle  sharp  and  sore, 
And  one  at  rest  forevermore- 

The  Church  on  earth  maintains  the  fight 
Against  the  devil  and  his  might; 

The  Church  at  rest  with  war  hath  done: 
And  yet  the  two  are  only  one. 


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For  they  who  loved  their  Saviour  here. 
And  died  in  God's  true  faith  and  fear, 

Are  waiting  now  in  Paradise 

To  join  the  Church  beyond  the  skies. 

We  thank  Thee,  Saviour,  for  the  grace 

By  which  they  reached  that  blessed  place  : 

Oh,  teach  us  so  to  live  that  we 

May  follow  them,  as  they  did  Thee. 

Teach  us  to  live  in  faith  and  love, 

Until  Thou  callest  us  above, 
To  see  Thee  as  Thou  art,  and  stand 

Before  Thee  in  the  far-off  land.  Amen. 

82.  7s. 

They  whose  course  on  earth  is  o'er, 
Think  they  of  their  brethren  more  ? 

They  before  the  throne  who  bow, 
Feel  they  for  their  brethren  now? 

Yea,  the  dead  in  Christ  have  still 

Part  in  all  our  joy  and  ill : 
Keeping  all  our  steps  in  view, 

Guiding  them,  it  may  be,  too. 

We,  by  enemies  distrest, — 

They  in  Paradise  at  rest/ 
We  the  captives,  —  they  the  freed, — 

They  and  we  are  one  indeed  ; 


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One  in  all  we  seek  or  shun  ; 

One,  because  our  Lord  is  Oney 
One  in  heart,  and  one  in  love; 

We  below  and  they  above. 

Those  whom  many  a  land  divides, 

Many  mountains,  many  tides, 
Have  they  with  each  other  part  ? 

Have  they  fellowship  in  heart  ? 

Each  to  each  may  be  unknown, 
Wide  apart  their  lots  be  thrown  ; 

Differing  tongues  their  lips  may  speak, 
One  be  strong,  and  one  be  weak  ; 

Yet  in  Sacrament  and  prayer 

Each  with  other  hath  a  share  ; 
Hath  a  share  in  tear  and  sigh, 
Watch  and  Fast  and  Litany. 

With  each  other  join  they  here 

In  affliction,  doubt  and  fear; 
That  hereafter  they  may  be 

Joined,  O  Lord,  in  bliss  with  Thee ! 

So  with  them  our  hearts  we  raise, 

Share  their  work  and  join  their  praise  ; 

Rendering  worship,  thanks  and  love, 

To  the  Trinity  above !  Amen. 


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583.  7,  6,  7,  6. 

Come,    O  Creator,  Spirit  ! 

Visit  these  souls  of  Thine; 
These  hearts   of  Thy  creating 

Fill  Thou  with  grace  divide. 
Who  Paraclete  art  called  ! 

The  gift  of  God  above  J 
Pure  Unction  !   Holy  Fire  ! 

And  Fount  of  lite  and  love! 
Finger  of  God's  right  hand  ! 

The  Father's  promise  true  ! 
Who  sevenfold  gifts  bestowest, 

Who  dost  the  tongue  endow. 
Pour  love  into  our  hearts; 

Our  senses  touch  with  light  ? 
Make  strong  our  human  frailty 

With  Thy  supernal  might. 
Cast  far  our  deadly  foe; 

Thy  peace  in  us  fulfil ; 
So  Thou  before  us  leading, 

May  we  escape  each   ill. 
The  Father  and  the  Son, 

Through  Thee  may  we  receive ; 
In  Thee  from  both  proceeding, 

Through  endless  time  believe. 
Praise  to  the  Father  be  ; 

Praise  to  the  Son  Who  rose ; 
And  praise  to  Thee  blest  Spirit ; 

While  age  on  ages  flows.  Amen. 


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584.  7,  6,  7,  6,  d. 

Go  forward,  Christian  soldier ! 

Beneath  His  banner  true  : 
The  Lord  Himself,  Thy  Leader, 

Shall  all  thy  foes  subdue, 
His  love  f ortells  thy  trials  ; 

He  knows  thine  hourly  need, 
He  can  with  bread  of  heaven 

Thy  fainting  spirit  feed. 

Go  forward  Christian  Soldier, 

Fear  hot  the  secret  foe ; 
Far  more  o'er  thee  are  watching 

Than  human  eyes  can  know  ; 
Trust  only  Christ,  Thy  Captain  ; 

Cease  not  to  watch  and  pray ; 
Heed  not  the  treacherous  voices 

That  lure  thy  soul  astray. 

Go  forwrard  Christian  Soldier, 

Nor  dream  of  peaceful  rest, 
Till  Satan's  host  is  vanquished 

And  Heaven  is  all  posesssed ; 
Till  Christ  Himself  shall  call  thee 

To  lay  thine  armour  by, 
And  wear  in  endless  glory 

The  crown  of  victory. 

Go  f  orwrard,  Christian  Soldier  ! 

Fear  not  the  gathering  night : 
The  Lord  has  been  thy  shelter, 

The  Lord  will  be  thy  light. 


2 1 8 
When  morn  His  face  rt 

Thy  dangers  all  arc  past  ; 
Oh,  pray  that  faith  and  virtue 

May  keep  thee  to  the  last  !  Amen. 


585.  75. 

Children  of  the  heavenly  King, 

A.S  we  journey  let  us  sing; 
Sing  the  Saviour's  worthy  praise. 

Glorious  in  His  works  and  wa\  3 

We  are  travelling  home  to  God, 

*n  the  way  our  fathers  trod  ; 
They  are  happy  now,  and  we 

Soon  their  hapmness  shall  see. 

Banish 'd  once,  by  sin  betray 'd, 

Christ  our  Advocate  was  made  ; 
Pardon 'd  now  no  more  we  roam, 
Christ  conducts  us  to  ourhome. 

Lord,  obediently  we  go, 

Gladly  leaving  all  below  : 
Only  Thou  our  Leader  be, 

And  we  still  w;ll  follow  Thee.       Amen. 

686-  6.  6.  6.  6.  6.  6. 

When  morning  gilds  the  skies, 
My  heart  awaking  cries 

May  Jesus  Christ  be  praised* 


214 

Alike  at  work  and  prayer 
To  Jesus  I  repair : 

May  Jesus  Christ  be  praised. 
» 
Whene'er  the  sweet  church  bell 
Peals  over  hill  and  dell. 

May   fesi  -  Christ  be  praised  : 
O  hark  to  what  it  s  ngs. 
As  joyously  it  rings, 

May  fesus  Christ  be  prais 

'     -  imgue  shall  never*  tire 
*         .anting  with  the  choir 
Ma;  Christ  be  prais 

.  '.  ; 
eei  seems  I 
Ma  praised. 

When  sleep  her  balm  denies. 
My  siient  spirit  sighs 

s  Christ  be  praised : 
d  evil  thoughts  molest, 
th  this  I  shield  my  bre;i-:. 
-  Christ  be  prais,  ;'. 

::.ll  my  mind? 
s  Cace  here  I  find. 
May  Jesus  Christ  be  praised: 
Or  fa  i  e s  m y  earthly  bl 
My  comfort  still  is  this, 

Jhrist  be  praised. 


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The  night  becomes  as  day, 
When  from  the  heart  we  say 
k      .  Jesus  Christ  be  praised  i 
The  powers  of  darkness  fear, 

When  this  sweet  chant  they  hear, 
May  Jesus  Christ  be  praised. 

In  heaven's  eternal  bliss 
The  lovliest  strain  is  this, 
May  Jesus  Christ  be  praised: 
Let  earth,  and  sea,  and  sky, 
From  depth  to  height  reply 
May  Jesus  Christ  be  praised. 

Be  this  while  life  is  mine, 
My  canticle  divine, 

May  Jesus  Christ  be  praised. 
Be  this  the  eternal  song, 
Through  all  the  ages  on. 

May  hrist  be  praised.    Ameft. 

587.  6s. 

We  love  the  place.  O  God 

Wherein  thine  honour  dwells, 

The  joy  of  thine  abode 
All  earthly  joy  excels. 

It  is  the  House  of  Prayer. 

Wherein  Thy  servants  meet, 
And  Thou,  O  Lord,  art  there 

Thy  chosen  flock  to  greet- 


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We  love  the  sacred  Font, 

For  there  the  Holy  Dove 
To  pour  is  ever  wont 

His  blessing  from  above. 

We  love  Thine  Altar,  Lord, 

O  what  on  earth  so  dear? 
For  there,  in  faith  adored, 

We  find  Thy  Presence  near* 

We  love  the  Word  of  Life, 
The  Word  that  tells  of  peace, 

Of  comfort  in  the  strife, 
And  joys  that  never  cease. 

We  love  to  sing  below 

For  mercies  freely  given, 
But  oh  !  we  long  to  know 

The  triumph-song  of  heaven. 

Lord  Jesus,  give  us  grace 

On  earth  to  love  Thee  more, 
in  heaven  to  see  Thy  Face, 

And  with  Thy  saints  adore.  Amen. 


588.  P    M. 

Lauda  Sion,  Salvatorem. 

,aud,  O  Sion,  Thy  Salvation, 
Laud  with  hymns  of  exultation, 
Christ,  thy  King  and  Shepherd  true/ 


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Bring  Him  all  the  praise  thou  knowest ; 
He  is  more  than  thou  bestowest  ; 
Never  canst  thou  reach  His  due. 

Special  theme  of  glad  thanksgiving 
Js  the  Living  and  Life-giving 

Bread,  before  thee  set; 

From  His  hands  of  old  partaken, 

As  we  know  by  faith  unshaken, 
Where  the  Twelve  at  supper  met. 

Full  and  clear  ring  out  thy  chanting* 
Joy  nor  sweetest  grace  be  wanting, 

From  thy  heart  let  praises  burst : 
For  to-day  the  Feast  is  holden 

When  the  Institution  olden 
(  U  that  supper  is  rehearsed. 

What  He  did,  at  supper  seated, 
Christ  ordained  to  be  repeated, 

His  Memorial  ne'er  to  cease, 

And  His  rule  for  guidance  taking, 

Bread  and  Wine  we  hallow,  making 
Thus  our  Sacrifice  of  peace. 

Here  beneath  these  signs  are  hidden 
Priceless  Things  to  sense  forbidden, 

Signs,  not  Things,  are  all  we  see  ; 

Blood  is  poured  and  Flesh  is  broken, 

Yet  in  either  wondrous  Token, 
Christ  Entire  we  know  to  be. 


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Whoso  of  this  Food  partaketh 

Rendeth  not  the  Lord  nor  breaketh ; 
Christ  is  whole  to  all  who  taste ; 

Thousands  are,  as  one,  receivers; 
^One,  as  thousands  of  believers, 
Eats  of  Him  Who  cannot  waste. 

589.  '  Part  II. 

Lo,  the  Angels'  Food  is  given 

To  the  pilgrim  who  hath  striven ; 
See  the  children's  Bread  from  Heaven 

Which  on  dogs  may  ne'er  be  spent ; 
Truth  the  ancient  types  fulfilling, 

Isaac  bound  a  victim  willing; 
Paschal  Lamb  its  Life-blood  spilling, 

Manna  to  the  Fathers  sent. 

Very  Bread,  Good  Shepherd,  tend  us, 

Jesu,  of  Thy  love  befriend  usy 
Thou  refresh  us,  Thou  defend  us, 

Thine  eternal  goodness  send  us 
In  the  Land  of  life  to  see  : 

Thou  Who  all  things  canst  and  knowest, 
Who  on  earth  such  Food  bestowest, 

Grant  us  with  Thy  saints,  though  lowest, 
Where  the  Heavenly  Feast  Thou  showest, 

Fellow-heirs  and  guests  to  be.     Amen. 

590.  6  of  8.  7. 
Now  my  tongue,  the  mystery   telling 

Of  the  glorious  Body  sing, 


219 

And  the  Blood,  all  price  excelling. 
Which  the  Gentiles'  Lord  and  King. 

In  a  Virgin's  womb  once  dwelling. 
Shed  for  this  world's  ransoming. 

Given  for  us,  and  condescending 

To  be  born  tor  us  below. 
He  with  men  in  converse  blending 

Dwelt  the  seed  of  truth  to  sow, 
Till  He  closed  with  wondrous  ending 

His  most  patient  life  of  woe. 

That  last  night  at  supper  lying, 
'Mid  His  twelve  and  chosen  band, 

Jesus,  with  the  law  complying, 

Keeps  the  Feast  its  rites  demand  ; 

Then  more  precious  Food  supplying. 
Gives  Himself  with  His  Own  hand. 

Word-made-Flesh  true  bread  He  maketh 
By  His  Word  His  Flesh  to  bey 

Wine,  His  Blood,  which  whoso  taketh 
Must  from  carnal  thoughts  be  free  : 

Faith  alone,  though  sight  forsaketh, 
Shows  true  hearts  the  Mystery. 

Glory  let  us  give,  and  blessing, 

To  the  Father  and  the  Son, 
Honour,  might,  and  praise  addressing, 

While  eternal  ages  run  ; 
Ever  too  His  love  confessing. 

Who  from  Both  with  Both  is  One.     Amen. 


220 

591.  8s. 

O  Saving  Victim  opening  wide 

The  gate  of  Heaven  to  man  below  , 

Our  foes  press  on  from  every  side, 

Thine  aid  supply,  Thy  strength   bestow. 

All  thanks  and  praise  to  Thee  ascend, 
For  evermore  Blest  One  in  Three; 

O  grant  us  life  that  shall  not  end, 
In  our  true  native  land  with  Thee. 

Amen. 

592-  7s. 

Sinful,  sighing  to  be  blest 

Bound  and  longing  to  be  free, 
Weary,  waiting  for  my  rest, 
God,  be  merciful  to  me  ! 

Goodness  I  have  none  to  plead, 

Sinfulness  in  all  I  see, 
]  can  only  bring  my  need, 
God,  be  merciful  tome! 

Broken  heart  and  downcast  eyes 

Dare  not  lift  themselves  to  thee, 
Yet  Thou  canst  interpret  sighs, 
God  be  merciful  to  me ! 

From  this  sinful  heart  of  mine 
To  Thy  bosom  I  would  flee. 
I  am  not  mine  own- — but  Thine, 
God  be  merciful  to  me ! 


221 

There  is  One  beside  Thy  throne, 

And  my  only  hope  and  plea 
Are  in  Him  and  Him  alone; — 
God  be  merciful  to  me  ! 

He  my  cause  will  undertake, 

My  Interpreter  will  be, 
He's  my  all,  and  for  His  sake, 

God  be  merciful  to  me!  Amen. 


593.  .      .7-6.  7-6. 

Bowed  low  in  supplication, 

We  come,  O  Lord,  to  Thee ; 
Thy  grace  alone  can  save  us ; 

To  Thee  alone  we  flee. 

We  come  for  this  ourparish 
Thy  mercy  to  implore  ; 

On  church,  and  homes,  and  people, 
O  Lord,  Thy  blessing  pour, 

Oh !  be  Thy  house,  Lord,  hallowed, 
And  hallowed  be  Thy  day ; 

Let  sin-stained  souls  find  pardon, 
And  learn  to  love  and  pray. 

With  heavenly  food  snpported, 
O  be  they  firm  and  strong 

To  follow  all  things  holy, 

To  flee  from  all  things  wrong. 


222 

Lord,  banish  strife  and  variance, 
Knit  sundered  hearts  in  one; 

And  bind  us  all  together 
In  love  to  Thy  dear  Son. 

O  Father  bless  our  parish, 
That  all  may  grow  in  grace, 

And  love  Thee  daily  better, 

Until  we  see  Thv  face.  Amen. 


594.  6,  6.  6.  6. 

When  the  world  is  brightest, 
And  our  hearts  are  lightest, 

Blessed  Jesu,  hear  us  ! 

Let  Thy  hand  be  near  us ! 

When  life's  scene  is  shaded, 
All  its  bright  hopes  faded, 

Blessed  Jesu,  hear  us  ! 

Light  of  heaven  be  near  us ! 

When  with  blessings  sated 

Or  by  praise  elated, 
Blessed  Jesu,  hear  us  ! 

Let  Thy  Cross  be  near  us  ! 

When  the  night  of  sorrow 
Makes  us  dread  to-morrow, 

Blessed  Jesu,  hear  us! 

Light  of  heaven,  be  near  us ! 


223 

When  our  foes  surround  us, 

When  our  sins  have  bound  us, 

Blessed  Jesu,  hear  us! 
Let  Thy  help  be  near  us  ! 

When  our  hearts  are  grieving, 

O'er  the  grave  bereaving, 
Blessed  Jesu,  hear  us  ! 

Light  of  heaven,  be  near  us  ! 

When  in  sickness  lying, 

Dark  with  fear  of  dying, 
Blessed  Jesu,  hear  us  ! 

Let  Thy  help  be  near  us  ! 

When  life  slowly  waning. 

Shows  but  Heaven  remaining, 
Blessed  Jesu,  hear  us! 

Light  of  all  be  near  us.  Amen. 


595*  8017. 

Holy,  holy,  holy  Lord 

God  of  host,  when  heaven  and  earth, 
Out  of  darkness,  at  Thy  word, 

Issued  into  glorious  birth, 
All  Thy  works  before  Thee  stood, 

And  Thine  eye  beheld  them  good, 
While  they  sang  with  sweet  accord, 

Holy,  holy,  holy  Lord  ! 


224. 

Holy,  holy,  holy !  Thee 

One  Jehovah  evermore, 
Father,  Son,  and  Spirit !  we 

Dust  and  ashes,  would  adore; 
Lightly  by  the  world  esteem'd, 

From  the  world  by  Thee  redeem 'd, 
Sing  we  here  with  glad  accord, 

Holy,  holy,  holy  Lord  ' 

Holy,  holy,  holy  !  All 

Heaven's  triumphant  choirs  shall  sing, 
When  the  ransom 'd  nations  fall 

At  the  footstool  of  their  King  : 
Then  shall  saints  and  seraphim, 

Hearts  and  voices  swell  one  hymn, 
Round  the  throne  with  full  accord, 

Holy,  holy,  holy  Lord!  Amen. 

596.  P.  m. 

Hark  the  sound  of  the  fight  hath  gone  forth. 

And  we  must  not  tarry  at  home  ; 
For  our  Lord  from  the  South  and  the  North, 

Has  commanded  His  soldiers  to  come. 
We  must  on  with  our  banner  unfurled  ; 
We  must  on :  '  tis  Jesus  Who  leads  : 
We  must  hasten  to  conquer  the  world, 
With  the  sign  of  the  Lamb  Who  bleeds. 

Hark  the  sound  of  the  fight  hath  gone  forth, 
And  we  must  not  tarry  at  home, 
For  our  Lord  from  the  South  and  the  North 
Has  commanded  His  soldiers  to  come. 


225 

We  must  stand  to  our  colours  like  men  : 

Our  Lord  is  a  Leader  of  love  : 
For  the  wounded  He  heals  !  and  the  slain 

He  crowns  in  His  city  above. 
We  must  march  to  the  battle  with  speed. 

Upon  earth  our  one  duty  is  strife  : 
I )  how  blest  are  the  soldiers  who  bleed 

For  the  Saviour  Who  died  to  give  life. 
Hark  the  sound  of  the  tight,  &c  . 

There  is  Jesus  in  Heaven  above, 

There  is  Jesus  on  earth  below, 
And  His  the  one  Standard  we  love — 

And  His  the  one  watchword  we  know. 
Let  us  sing  the  new  song  of  the  Lamb — 

Let  us  sing  round  our  banner  so  brave, 
Let  us  sing  of  that  glorified  Blood 

Which  was  shed  to  redeem  and  to  save. 

Hark  the  sound  of  the  fight,  &c.  Amen. 


597.  8.  j.  8. 

On  the  Resurrection   morning 
Soul  and  body  meet  again  ; 
Xo  more  sorrow,  no  more  weeping, 
No  more  pain. 

Here  awhile  they  must  be  parted, 

And  the  flesh  its  sabbath  keep, 
Waiting  in  a  holy  stillness 

Wrapt  in  sleep. 


'226 


For  a  space  the  tired  body 

Lies  with  feet  toward  the  dawn  ; 
Till  there  breaks  the  last  and  brightest 
.     Easter  morn. 

But  the  soul  in  contemplation 

Utters  earnest  prayer  and  strong ; 
Breaking  at  the  Resurrection 
Into  song ! 

Soul  and  body  reunited 

Thenceforth  nothing  shall  divide, 
Waiting,  sure  of  final  glory 
Satisfied. 

Oh!  the  beauty,  oh!  the  gladness, 

Of  that  Resurrection  day  ! 
Which  shall  not,  through  endless  ages, 
Pass  away ! 

On  that  happy  Easter  morning 

All  the  graves  their  dead  restore, 
Father,  sister,  child  and  mother, 

Meet  once  more. 

To  that  brightest  of  all  meetings 

Bring  us  Jesu  Christ  at  last ; 
To  Thy  Cross  through  death  and  judgment, 
Holding  fast. 

Amen. 


227 

598-  8.  8.  6. 

Litany  of  the  Law* 

Eternal  Father!  I  adore 

Thee,  and  Thee  only,  evermore, 

I  own  no  God  but  Thee. 

From  every  idol  that  could  move 
My  heart  from  Thine  enduring  Love; 
Good  Lord!  deliver  me. 

From  words  profane,  from  praise  and  prayer 
Without  due  reverence  and  care, 

Good  Lord,  deliver  me. 

From  thoughts,  and  words,  and  deeds  of  mine 
On  that  great  day  so  wholly  Thine, 
Good  Lord,  deliver  me. 

From  pride  that  will  not  bow  with  awe 
To  parent,  pastor,  throne  or  law, 

Good  Lord,  deliver  me. 

From  passion  that  too  often  leads 
To  bitter  words  and  bloody  deeds, 
Good  Lord,  deliver  me. 

From  sinful  thought  and  wand'ring  eye, 
Words  idle,  all  impurity, 

Good  Lord,  deliver  me. 

From  will  or  deed  that  would  when  strong 
Do  to  a  weaker  brother  wrong, 

Good  Lord,  deliver  me. 


228 

From  words  that  slander  or  deceive, 
"From  aught  that  could  my  neighbour  grieve, 
Good  Lord,  deliver  me. 

From  coveting,  which  doth  let  in, 
So  much  of  selfishness  and  sin, 

Good  Lord,  deliver  me. 

Have  mercy  on  me,  Lord  incline 
My  heart  to  keep    hese  laws  of  thine, 
Thee  to  obey,  and  Thee  adore 

Forever,  and  for  ever  more- 
Amen. 


599.  7-  7    7  6- 

Litany  to  Jesus  in  glory. 

God  the  Father,  throned  on  high, 
Saviour,  Who  didst  come  to  die ; 
Spirit,  Who  didst  sanctify  ; 

Save  us,  Holy  Trinity. 

Jesu,  Prince  of  life  and  light, 
Dwelling  now  in  glory  bright, 
Ruling  all  things  by  Thy  might, 
Hear  us,  Holy  Jesu. 

Jesu,  evermore  the  same, 
Who  didst  take  our  mortal  frame, 
Who  didst  die  the  death  of  shame ; 
Hear  us,  Holy  Jesu.  ' 


229 

Jesu,  Who  art  glorified, 
In  the  very  flesh  that  died, 
With  the  pierced  hands  and  side, 
Hear  us  Holy  Jesu. 

Jesu,  though  enthroned  on  high, 
Still  for  our  infirmity 
Touched  with  human  sympathy, 
Hear  us  Holy  Jesu. 

Jesu,  in  our  time  of  need 
Our  High  Priest  to  intercede, 
Living  still  Thy  death  to  plead, 
Hear  us,  Holy  Jesu. 

jesu,  Who,  through  bread  and  wine, 
Blessed  by  mighty  words  of  Thine, 
Dost  impart  the  Life  divine, 

Hear  us,  Holy  Jesu. 

That  when  earthly  toil  is  o'er, 
We  in  rest  forevermore, 
May  enjoy  Thee  and  adore ; 

Hear  us,  Holy  Jesu.         Amen. 

600-  7    7-  7-  6. 

Litany  to  the  Holy  Ghost. 

Spirit  blest,  Who  art  adored 
With  the  Father  and  the  Word, 
One  eternal  God  and  Lord; 

Hear  us,  Holy  Spirit. 


230 

Holy  Spirit,  heavenly  Dove, 
Dew  descending  from  above, 
Breath  of  life,  and  Fire  of  love ; 
Hear  us,  Holy  Spirit. 

Thou,  Whom  Jesus  from  His  throne 
Gave  to  cheer  and  help  His  own, 
That  they  might  not  be  alone; 

Hear  us,  Holy  Spirit. 

Thou  Whose  grace  the  Church  doth  fill, 
Showing  Her  God's  perfect  will, 
Making  Jesu  present  still ; 

Hear  us,  Holy  Spirit. 

Coming  with  Thy  power  to  save, 
Moving  on  Baptismal  wave, 
Raising  us  from  sin's  dark  grave; 
Hear  us,  Holy  Spirit 

All  Thy  seven-fold  gifts  bestow, 
Gifts  of  wisdom  God  to  know, 
Gifts  of  strength  to  meet  the  foe ; 
Hear  us,  Holy  Spirit. 

Come  to  aid  the  souls  who  yearn 
More  of  truth  divine  to  learn, 
And  with  deeper  love  to  burn; 

Hear  us,  Holv  Spirit. 


231 

Keep  us  in  the  narrow  way, 
Warn  us  when  we  go  astray, 
Plead  within  us  when  we  pray  , 
Hear  us,  Holy  Spirit 

Holy,  loving,  as  Thou  art, 
Come,  and  live  within  our  heart, 
Never  from  us  to  depart , 

Hear  us;  Holy  Spirit,         Amen. 

601-  7    7    7-6. 

Litany  for  Sai?its  Days. 

Father,  on  Thy  heavenly  throne, 
Son  of*God,  in  flesh  made  known, 
Spirit  breathing  o'er  thine  own  ', 

Hear  us,  Holy  Trinity. 

Jesu,  lifted  up  on  high, 
On  the  Cross  in  agony, 
O'er  the  stars  triumphantly; 

Hear  us,  Holy  Jesu. 

Thou  the  Angels*  King  and  Lord, 
Life  of  Saints,  by  all  adored, 
Jesus  Christ,  Incarnate  Word; 
Hear  us,  Holy  Jesu. 

That  with  them  who  fought  the  fight, 
And  have  won  the  crown  of  light, 
Thou  Thy  servants  wouldst  unite, 
Hear  us,  Holy  Jesu. 


232 

That  in  one  communion  blest. 
We  that  war  and  they  that  rest  . 
May  be  as  Thine  own  confess'd, 
Hear  us,  Holy  Jesu. 

That  their  followers  we  may  be, 
Who  themselves  have  followed  Thee, 
Till  with  them  Thy  face  we  see, 
Hear  us,  Holy  Jesu. 

That  where'er  Thy  goings  tend, 
We  our  wayward  steps  may  bend 
Till  we  reach  Thee  in  the  end, 
Hear  us,  Holy  Jesu. 

From  the  grave  that  we  may  rise, 
Hailing  through  the  opening  skies 
Thee  our  everlasting  Prize, 

Hear  us,  Holy  Jesu.  Amen. 


602.  7   7   7 

Litany  of  the  Holy  Angels* 

God  the  Father,  God  the  Son, 
God  the  Spirit,  Three  in  One, 
While  eternal  ages  run 

Hear  us,  Holy  Trinity. 


233 

That  the  Hosts  who  wait  on  Thee, 
Who  Thy  love  for  mortals  see. 
May  our  loving  Guardians  be, 

Hear  us,  we  beseech  Thee. 

That  these  glorious  spirits  bright 
May  o'ershadow  us  with  light, 
Whilst  we  daily  wage  the  Tight, 

Hear  us,  we  beseech  Thee. 

When  we  faint,  may  they  defend, 
When  we  languish  may  they  tend, 
Aid  and  cherish  to  the* end; 

Hear  us,  we  beseech  Thee. 

When  the  dews  of  death  fall  fast, 

Time  of  trial  all  but  past, 

May  they  bring  us  home  at  last; 

Hear  us,  we  beseech  Thee. 

May  they  then  with  holy  care 
Into  Abraham's  bosom  bear 
Those  who  Thine  own  Image  wear; 
Hear  us,  we  beseech  Thee. 

That  at  last,  the  judgment  o'er, 
We  may  Thee,  our  Lord  adore, 
With  the  Angels  evermore; 

Hear  us,  we  beseech  Thee.  Amen  , 


234 

603.  7-  7-  7  6. 

Litany  for  the  Church. 

Father,  Lord  of  heaven  above, 
Son  of  God,  Incarnate  Love, 
Holy  Spirit,  mystic  Dove  ; 

Hear  us,  Holy  Trinity. 

Thou  the  Everlasting  Word, 
In  the  highest  heaven  adored, 
Thou  the  King,  and  Thou  the  Lord  ; 
Hear  us,  Holy  Jesu. 

Who  from  out  Thy  pierced  side, 
By  the  stream  of  double  tide, 
Form'dst  the  Church,  Thy  chosen  Bride- 
Hear  us,  Holy  Jesu. 

Thou  from  Whom,  their  living  Head, 
All  Thy  members  still  are  fed, 
Knit  together,  perfected ; 

Hear  us,  Holy  Jesu. 

Throned  at  God  the  Father's  side, 
Shedding  forth  upon  Thy  Bride 
Thine  own  Spirit  for  her  guide ; 
Hear  us,  Holy  Jesu. 

That  to  us  Thou  wouldst  increase 
Concord,  unity,  and  peace, 
Making  all  dissensions  cease, 
Hear  us,  Holy  Jesu. 


235 

That  Thou  wouldst  our  missions  bless, 
Turning  hearts  to  righteousness, 
Till  the  world  Thy  name  confess, 
Hear  us,  Holy  Jesu. 

Jesu,  with  Thy  Church  abide, 
Be  her  Saviour,  Lord,  and  guide, 
While  on  earth  her  faith  is  tried, 

Hear  us,  we  beseech  Thee- 

May  her  voice  be  ever  clear, 
Warning  of  a  judgment  near, 
Telling  of  a  Saviour  dear  : 

Hear  us,  we  beseech  Thee. 

May  she  one  in  doctrine  be, 
One  in  truth  and  charity, 
Winning  all  to  faith  in  Thee  : 

Hear  us,  we  beseech  Thee. 

All  her  evil  purge  away. 

All  her  doubts  and  fears  allay, 

Hasten,  Lord,  her  triumph  day: 

Hear  us,  we  beseech  Teee. 

Fit  her  all  Thy  joy  to  share, 

In  the  home  Thou  dost  prepare, 

And  be  ever  blessed  there  ! 

Hear  us,  we  beseech  Thee.     Amen- 


236 
604.  ;.  7  7  6. 

Litany  of  the  Blessed  Sacrament* 

God  the  Father,  God  the  Word, 
God  the  Holy  Ghost  adored, 
Blessed  Trinity,  One  Lord; 

Hear  us,  Holy   Trinity. 

God  for  man  Incarnate  made, 
Price  for  our  redemption  paid, 
Lamb  upon  the  Altar  laid  : 

Hear  us.  Holy  Jesu. 

Spotless  Victim,  sinless  Priest, 
Thou  the  Giver,  Thou  the  Feast, 
Shared  by  greatest  and  by  least; 
Hear  us,  Holy  Jesu. 

From  all  unbelief  in  Thee, 
Who  dost  deign  our  Food  to  be 
In  this  wondrous  mystery  : 
Save  us,  Holy  Jesu- 

From  contempt  and  proud  offence, 
Judging  God  by  human  sense, 
From  all  cold  indifference  , 
Save  us,  Holy  Jesu. 

From  a  careless  drawing  near, 
Unrestrained  by  love  and  fear, 
To  Thy  Presence  veiled  here  ; 
Save  us.  Holy  Jesu. 


23, 


From  a  heart  which)  fed  by  Thee, 
Takes  Thy  Gift  unheedingly, 
Leaves  Thy  Board  unthankfully  ; 
Save  us,  Holy  Jesu. 

By  Thy  pleading  on  the  throne 
Thy  One  Offering  for  Thine  own, 
On  the  heavenly  Altar  shewn  ; 
Save  us,  Holy  Jesu. 

By  the  Holy  Sacrifice 
Offered  here  in  earthly  guise, 
One  with  That  above  the  skies  : 
Save  us  Holy  Jesu. 

Lamb  of  God,  we  worship  Thee, 
Who  from  sin  hast  set  us  free ; 
Thine  all  praise  and  glory  be; 

Hear  us,  we  beseech  Thee.    Amen. 


605.  7    7    7- 

Litany  of  Hope. 
Lord  of  mercy  and  of  might, 
Of  mankind  the  life  and  light, 
Maker,  Teacher  infinite, 

Jesu,  hear  and  save  ! 

Mighty  Monarch,  Saviour  mild, 
Humbled  to  a  mortal  child, 
Captive,  beaten,  bound  reviled, 
Jesu,  hear  and  save! 


238 

Throned  above  celestial  kings, 
Borne  aloft  on  angels'  wings, 
Lord  of  lords,  and  King  of  kings, 
Jesu,  hear  and  save  ! 

Who  shalt  yet  return  from  high, 
Robed  in  might  and  majesty, 
Hear  us,  help  us,  when  we  cry, 

Jesu,  hear  and  save  !  Amen. 


606-  7    7    7-6. 

Litany  for  a  Happy  Death. 

God  the  Father,  God  the  Son, 
With  the  Spirit  ever  One, 
While  eternal  ages  run; 

Hear  us.  Holy  Trinity. 

Lord,  to  Whom  Thy  servants  pray, 
Creatures  of  a  fleeting  day, 
Having  here  nor  strength  nor  stay  : 
Hear  us,  Holy  Jesu. 

Who  one  day  wilt  bring  to  view 
All  we  think,  or  say,  or  do, 
To  be  weighed  in  balance  true : 
Hear  us,  Holy  Jesu. 

Who  didst  meekly  bow  Thy  head 
When  Thy  life-blood  had  been  shed* 
And  wast  numbered  with  the  dead : 
Hear  us,  Holy  Jesu. 


239 

That  Thou  wouldst  Thine  Angel  send, 
Constant  guardian    faithful  friend, 
Us  from  Satan  to  defend, 

Hear  us,  we  beseech  Thee 

That  by  penitence  and  prayer, 
Daily  searching,  watchful  prayer, 
We  our  souls  may  now  prepare: 

Hear  us,  we  beseech  Thee. 

That  the  absolving  words  be  said, 
That  the  holy  Feast  be  spread, 
Wine  of  heaven,  and  living  Bread  : 

Hear  us,  we  beseech  Thee- 

That  before  our  failing  eyes, 
Clearer  visions  may  arise 
Of  the  joys  of  Paradise  : 

Hear  us,  we  beseech  Thee. 

That  when  ends  this  mortal  sirife, 
Thou  wouldst  guide  us,  Light  of  life, 
Through  the  land  with  shadows  rife: 
Hear  us,  we  beseech  Thee- 

That  Thou  wouldst  forever  be 
Life  to  those  who  trust  in  Thee, 
Life  to  all  eternity  : 

Hear  us,  we  beseech  Thee.    Amen. 


240 

•'  Now  it  is  high  time  to  awake  out  of  sleep  " 

4  of  8.  7. 
607  Hark  !  a  thrilling  voice  is  sounding  ; 
"  Christ  is  nigh,"  it  seems  to  say ; 
"  Cast  away  the  dreams  of  darkness, 
O  ye  children  of  the  day  !" 

Wakened  by  the  solemn  warning, 
Let  the  earth-bound  soul  arise  ; 

Christ,  her  Sun,  all  ill  dispelling, 
Shines  upon  the  morning  skies. 

Lo  !  the  Lamb,  so  long  expected, 

Comes  with  pardon  down  from  heaven  ; 

Let  us  haste,  with  tears  of  sorrow, 
One  and  all  to  be  forgiven ; 

That  when  next  He  comes  with  glory. 
And  the  world  is  wrapped  in  fear, 

With  His  mercy  He  may  shield  us, 
And  with  words  of  love  draw  near, 

Honour,  glory,  might  and  blessing 

To  the  Father  and  the  Son, 
With  the  everlasting  Spirit, 

While  eternal  ages  run.     Amen. 


241 

L.  M. 
"  Till  ye  the  daughter  of  Si  on,  Beheld^  thy  King 
cuiuetli  unto  thee.''' 

608       The  Advent  of  our  King 

Our  prayers  must  now  employ, 
And  we  must  hymns  of  welcome  sing 
In  strains  of  holy  joy. 

The  Everlasting  Son 
Incarnate  deigns  to  be  ; 
Himself  a  servant's  form  puts  on, 
To  set  His  servants  free. 

Daughter  of  Sion,  rise 
To  meet  thy  lowly  King  ; 
Nor  let  thy  faithless  heart  despise 
The  peace  He  comes  to  bring. 

As  Judge,  on  clouds  of  light, 
He  soon  will  come  again, 
And  His  true  members  all  unite 
With  Him  in  heaven  to  reign. 

Before  the  dawning  day 
Let  sin's  dark  deeds  be  gone ; 
The  old  man  all  be  put  away, 
The  new  man  all  put  on. 


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All  glory  to  the  Son 
Who  comes  to  set  ub  free, 
With  Father,  Spirit,  ever  One, 
Through  all  eternity.     Amen. 

"  lie  hath  sent  Me  to  bind  up  the  broken-hearted; 
to  proclaim  liberty  to  the  captives" 

CM. 
609  Hark  the  glad  sound !  the  Saviour  comes, 
The  Saviour  promised  long  ; 
Let  every  heart  prepare  a  throne, 
And  every  voice  a  song. 

He  comes,  the  prisoners  to  release 

In  Satan's  bondage  held  ; 
The  gates  of  brass  before  Him  burst, 

The  iron  fetters  yield. 

He  comes,  the  broken  heart  to  bind, 

The  bleeding  soul  to  cure, 
And  with  the  treasures  of  His  grace 

To  bless  the  humble  poor. 

Our  glad  hosannas,  Prince  of  peace, 
Thy  welcome  shall  proclaim  ; 

And  heaven's  eternal  arches  ring 
With  Thy  beloved  name.     Amen. 


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"  Unto  you  is  horn  this  day  in  the  city  of  David 
a  Saviour  which  is  Christ  the  Lord  y 

C.  M. 
610   While  shepherds   watched   their  flocks   by 
All  seated  on  the  ground,  [night 

The  Angel  of  the  Lord  came  down, 
And  glory  shone  around. 

"  Fear  not,"  said  he  ;  for  mighty  dread 
Had  seized  their  troubled  mind  ; 

"  Glad  tidings  of  great  joy  I  bring 
To  you  and  all  mankind. 

"  To  you  in  David's  town  this  day 

Is  born  of  David's  line 
A  Saviour,  who  is  Christ  the  Lord  ; 

And  this  shall  be  the  sign  : 

"  The  heavenly  Babe  you  there  shall  find 

To  human  view  displayed, 
All  meanly  wrapped  in  swathing  bands, 

And  in  a  manger  laid." 

Thus  spake  the  seraph  ;  and  forthwith 

Appeared  a  shining  throng 
Of  Angels  praising  God,  who  thus 

Addressed  their  joyful  song  : 

"  All  glory  be  to  God  on  high, 
And  on  the  earth  be  peace ; 


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Good  will  henceforth  from  heaven  to  men 
Begin  and  never  cease."     Amen. 


"  We  have  seen  His  star  in  the  East^ 

L.  M. 

611    What  star  is  this,  which  beams  so  bright, 
More  beauteous  than  the  noonday  light  \ 
It  shines  to  herald  forth  the  King, 
And  Gentiles  to  His  cradle  bring. 

See  now  fulfilled  what  God  decreed, 
u  From  Jacob  shall  a  star  proceed ; " 
And  eastern  sages  with  amaze 
Upon  the  wondrous  vision  gaze. 

The  guiding  star  above  is  bright : 
Within  them  shines  a  clearer  light, 
Which  leads  them  on  with  power  benign 
To  seek  the  Giver  of  the  sign. 

True  love  can  brook  no  dull  delay  ; 
Nor  toil  nor  dangers  stop  their  way  ; 
Home,  kindred,  father-land  and  all 
They  leave  at  their  Creator's  call. 

O  Jesu,  while  the  star  of  grace 
Allures  us  now  to  §eek  Thy  Face, 


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Let  not  our  slothful  hearts  refuse 
The  guidance  t)f  that  light  to  use. 

All  glory,  Jean,  be  to  Thee 

For  this  Thy  glad  Epiphany, 

Whom  with  the  Father  we  adore 

And  Holy  Ghost  for  evermore.     Amen. 

k%  Thy  name  is  as  ointment  poured  forth" 

l.  to. 

G12  Jesu  !  the  very  thought  is  sweet  ; 

In  that  dear  name  all  heart- joys  meet ; 
JBut  oh  !  than  honey  sweeter  far 
The  glimpses  of  His  Presence  are. 

Xo  word  is  sung  more  sweet  than  this, 
No  sound  is  heard  more  full  of  bliss, 
Xo  thought  brings  sweeter  comfort  nigh, 
Than  Jesus,  Son  of  God  most  High. 

Jesu,  the  hope  of  souls  forlorn, 
How  good  to  them  for  sin  that  mourn  ! 
To  them  that  seek  Thee,  oh  how  kind  ! 
But  what  art  Thou  to  them  that  find  '. 

No  tongue  of  mortal  can  express, 
No  pen  can  write  the  blessedness, 
He  only  who  hath  proved  it  knows 
What  bliss  from  love  of  Jesus  flows. 


2+6 

O  Jesu,  King  of  wondrous  might ! 
O  Victor,  glorious  from  the  fight ! 
Sweetness  that  may  not  be  expressed, 
And  altogether  loveliest ! 

Abide  with  us,  O  Lord,  to-day, 
Fulfil  us  with  Thy  grace,  we  pray  ; 
And  with  Thine  own  true  sweetness  feed 
Our   souls,  from  sin    and    darkness   freed. 

[Amen. 

613  Jesus,  Master,  King  of  Glory,        8  of  8.  7. 
Still  to  Thee  we  turn  for  life ; 
Conqu'ror  when  the  Battle's  sorest, 
O  sustain  us  in  the  strife. 

When  the  world  is  hard  upon  us, 
And  we  flinch  before  its  scorn, 

Let  us  learn  an  earnest  purpose, 

From  Thy  forehead  pierced  with  thorn. 
Jesus,  Master,  etc. 

When  the  flesh  is  strong,  and  round  us 
All  its  poisonous  vapors  roll, 

By  Thy  lacerated  Body, 

Dear  Redeemer,  save  the  soul. 
Jesus,  Master,  etc. 


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When  the  Fiend,  with   subtlest  temptings, 

Lures  us  to  our  endless  loss, 
Mighty  Master,  strike  the  strong  one 

With  the  sharpness  of  Thy  cross. 
Jesus,  Master,  etc. 

When  the  last  dark  storm  is  gathering, 

And  our  hearts  are  swept  with  fear, 
By  the  love  of  Thy  dear  Passion, 
Master,  let  us  feel  Thee  near. 
Jesus,  Master,  etc. 

So,  when  all  at  last  is  ended, 
And  the  Rest  is  reached  above, 

May  we  swell  Thy  Heart's  rejoicings 
With  the  rapture  of  our  love. 
Jesus,  Master,  etc. 

614  Lord!  my  heart's  desire  4  of  7.  6. 

Is  Thy  joy  to  be, 
Ever  drawing  nigher, 
Nigher,  Lord,  to  Thee ! 

All  my  will  subduing 

To  Thy  will's  control, 
All  Thv  life  renewing 

In  my  secret  soul. 


24:8 

All  the  wreck  restoring 

Sin  hath  made  in  all, 
Until  rapt,  adoring, 

At  Thy  feet  I  fall. 

How  my  heart  can  reach  Thee 

From  a  depth  so  low, 
"Tis  not  mine  to  teach  Thee, 

Thou  alone  dost  know  ! 

All  I  ask  is,  take  me 

Niglier,  Lord,  to  Thee; 
All  I  ask  is,  make  me 

What  Thy  child  should  be. 

Draw  me,  draw  me  nearer, 

Higher,  higher  raise, 
Let  my  love  grow  dearer, 

Purer  be  my  praise! 

Grant  my  heart's  desire, 

All  my  mind  fulfil, 
Till  I  reach  the  higher 

Level  of  Thy  will !     Amen. 

"  The  fellowship  of  Ills  sufferings" 

615   O  happy  band  of  pilgrims,     4  of  7.  6. 
If  onward  ye  will  tread, 


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With  Jesus  as  your  Fellow 
To  Jesus  as  your  head  ! 

O  happy  if  ye  labour 
As  Jesus  did  for  men  ; 

O  happy  if  ye  hunger 
As  Jesus  hungered  then ! 

The  cross  that  Jesus  carried 
He  carried  as  your  due; 

The  Crown  that  Jesus  weareth 
He  weareth  it  for  you. 

The  faith  by  which  ye  see  Him, 
The  hope  in  which  ye  yearn, 

The  love  that  through  all  troubles 
To  Him  alone  will  turn, 

The  trials  that  beset  you, 
^lie        Arrows  ye  endure, 
^>,anifold  temptations, 
g         .at  death  alone  can  cure, 

iVhat  are  they  but  His  jewels, 
Of  right  celestial  worth  ? 

TThat  are  they  but  the  ladder 
Set  up  to  heaven  on  earth  ! 


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O  happy  band  of  pilgrims, 
Look  upward  to  the  skies, 

Where  such  a  light  affliction 

Shall  win  so  great  a  prize.     Amen. 

616  P.M. 

Alleluia,  Alleluia,  Alleluia,  risen  Lord, 
To  Thee,  O  Christ,  Victorious  King  of  Kings  ! 
Our  Easter  songs  of  gladness  now  we  raise ; 

O'er  all  the  earth  the  joyous  strain  upsprings 
To  hail  Thee  Victor  on  this  "  Queen  of  Days  !" 

Alleluia,  Risen  Lord ! 

Alleluia,  Alleluia,  Alleluia,  Lord  of  Life  ! 
Death's  brazen  gates  unbound  forevermore 
Are  radient  now  with  light  that  comes  from  Thee  ! 

The  darkness  pass'd — we  see  the  open  door 
Thro'  which  comes  Life  and  Immortality. 

Allelr 

Alleluia,  Alleluia,  Allelm^.  0x>.*n.       Jg  • 
Hail!  hail!  Thou  Victor  over  de\x*^    #.  nell ! 
All  earthly  triumphs  sink  before  thine  own  ; 
All  nations  now  with  joy  and  rapture  tell 
Of  sealed  tomb  changed  to  a  glorious  throne  ! 

Alleluia,  Victor  King  ! 


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Alleluia,  Alleluia,  Alleluia,  Prince  of  Peace ! 
O  happy  day  !  thrice  welcome  to  our  hearts, 
Long  bound  with  sin  and  shame  before  Thy  Cross, 

O  glorious  day!  which  to  the  world  imparts 
That  gift,  before  which  all  our  wealth  is  dross. 

Alleluia,  Prince  of  Peace  ! 

Alleluia,  Alleluia,  Alleluia,  Evermore  ! 
Bail !  Lion  of  the  tribe  of  Judah,  hail  ! 
What  gift  is  this  Thy  nail  pierced  hands  do  bring  ? 

Eternal  Life  !  a  life  that  cannot  fail, 
All  glory  to  Thy  name,  O  mighty  King  ! 

Alleluia,  Evermore ! 

"  A  threefold  cord  is  not  quickly  broken" 

8  of.  7  6. 
617  The  voice  that  breathed  o'er  Eden, 
That  earliest  wedding  day, 
The  primal  marriage  blessing, 
It  hath  not  passed  away  ; 

Still  in  the  pure  espousal 
Of  Christian  man  and  maid 

The  Holy  Three  are  with  us, 
The  threefold  grace  is  said, 

For  dower  of  blessed  children, 
For  love  and  faith's  sweet  sake, 


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For  high  mysterious  union 

Which  nought  on  earth  may  break. 

Be  present,  awful  Father, 

To  give  away  this  bride, 
As  Eve  Thou  gav'st  to  Adam 

Out  of  his  own  pierced  side. 

Be  present,  Son  of  Mary, 

To  join  their  loving  hands, 
As  Thou  didst  bind  two  natures 

In  Thine  Eternal  bands,. 

Be  present,  Holy  Spirit, 

To  bless  them  as  they  kneel, 

As  Thou  for  Christ,  the  Bridegroom, 
The  heavenly  spouse  dost  seal. 

O  spread  Thy  pure  wing  o'er  them, 

Let  no  ill  power  find  place, 
When  onward  to  Thine  Altar 

The  hallowed  path  they  trace, 

To  cast  their  crowns  before  Thee 

In  perfect  sacrifice, 
Till  to  the  home  of  gladness  [Amen. 

With    Christ's   own    Bride    they  rise. 


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"The  Child  Jesusr 

8.  7.  8.  7.  7.  7. 
118  Once,  in  royal  David's  city 
Stood  a  lowly  cattle  shed, 
Where  a  Mother  laid  her  Baby, 

In  a  manger  for  His  bed  ; 
Mary  was  that  Mother  mild, 
Jesus  Christ  her  little  Child. 

He  came  down  to  earth  from  heaven 
Who  is  God  and  Lord  of  all, 

And  His  shelter  was  a  stable, 
And  His  cradle  was  a  stall; 

With  the  poor,  and  mean,  and  lowly, 

Lived  on  earth  our  Saviour  Holy. 

And,  through  all  His  wondrous  childhood, 
He  would  honour  and  obey, 

Love,  and  watch  the  lowly  Maiden, 
In  whose  gentle  arms  He  lav : 

Christian  children  all  must  be 

Mild,  obedient,  good  as  He. 


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For  He  is  our  childhood's  pattern, 
Day  by  day  like  us  He  grew  ; 

He  was  little,  weak  and  helpless, 
Tears  and  smiles  like  us  He  knew  ; 

And  He  feeleth  for  our  sadness, 

And  He  shareth  in  our  gladness. 

And  our  eyes  at  last  shall  see  Him, 
Through  His  own  redeeming  love, 

For  that  Child,  so  dear  and  gentle 
Is  our  Lord  in  heaven  above ; 

And  He  leads  His  children  on 

To  the  place  where  He  is  gone. 

Not  in  that  poor  lowly  stable, 
With  the  oxen  standing  by, 

We  shall  see  Him  ;   but  in  heaven, 
Set  at  God's  right  hand  on  high  ; 

When  like  stars  His  children  crowned 

All  in  white  shall  wait  around.     Amen. 

"  The  Love  of  Christ." 

12  of  7.  6. 
619  I  love  to  hear  the  story 

Which  angel  voices  tell, 
How  once  the  King  of  glory 

Came  down  on  earth  to  dwell. 
I  am  both  weak  and  sinful, 


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But  this  I  surely  know, 
The  Lord  came  down  to  save  me, 
Because  He  loved  me  so. 
I  love  to  hear  the  story 

Which  Angel  voices  tell, 
How  once  the  King  of  glory 
Came  down  on  earth  to  dwell. 

I'm  glad  my  blessed  Saviour 
Was  once  a  child  like  me, 
To  show  how  pure  and  holy 
His  little  ones  might  be ; 
And  if  I  try  to  follow 

His  footsteps  here  below, 
He  never  will  forget  me, 
Because  He  loves  me  so. 
I  love  to  hear  the  story 

Which  Angel  voices  tell, 
How  once  the  King  of  glory 
Came  down  on  earth  to  dwell. 

To  sing  His  love  and  mercy 
My  sweetest  songs  I'll  raise ; 

And  though  I  cannot  see  Him 
I  know  He  hears  my  praise  ; 

For  He  has  kindly  promised 
That  even  I  mav  20 


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To  sing  among  His  Angels, 
Because  He  loves  me  so. 
I  love  to  hear  the  story 

Which  Angel  voices  tell, 
How  once  the  King  of  glory 

Came    down    on    earth  to  dwell. 

[Amen. 

While  ive  were  yet  sinners,  Christ  died  for  us" 

CM. 
620  There  is  a  green  hill  far  away, 
Without  a  city  wall, 
Where  the  dear  Lord  was  crucified, 
Who  died  to  save  us  all. 

We  may  not  know,  we  cannot  tell 

What  pains  He  had  to  bear, 
But  we  believe  it  was  for  us 

He  hung  and  suffered  there. 
He  died  that  we  might  be  forgiven, 

He  died  to  make  us  good, 
That  we  might  go  at  last  to  Heaven, 

Saved  by  His  precious  Blood. 
There  was  no  other  good  enough 

To  pay  the  price  of  sin, 
He  only  could  unlock  the  gate 

Of  heaven,  and  let  us  in. 


B57 

Oh,  dearly,  dearly  lias  He  loved, 
And  we  must  love  Him  too, 

And  trust  in  His  redeeming  Blood, 
And  try  His  works  to  do.     Amen. 

u  Jesus  .   .   .  took  a  child,  cnvl  set  him  by  Him." 

S  of  7.  6. 
621   There's  a  Friend  for  little  children 
Above  the  bright  blue  sky, 
A  Friend  who  nerer  changes, 
Whose  love  will  never  die  ; 
Our  earthly  friends  may  fail  us, 

And  change  with  changing  years, 
This  Friend  is  always  worthy 
Of  that  dear  name  He  bears. 

There's  a  rest  for  little  children 

Above  the  bright  blue  sky, 
Who  love  the  blessed  Saviour, 

And  to  the  Father  cry  ; 
A  rest  from  every  turmoil, 

From  sin  and  sorrow  free, 
"Where  every  little  pilgrim 

Shall  rest  eternally. 

There's  a  home  for  little  children 
Above  the  bright  blue  sky, 


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Where  Jesus  reigns  in  glory, 
A  home  of  peace  and  joy  ; 

No  home  on  earth  is  like  it, 
Nor  can  with  it  compare ; 

For  every  one  is  happy, 

Nor  could  be  happier,  there. 

There's  a  crown  for  little  children 

Above  the  bright  blue  sky, 
And  all  who  look  for  Jesus 

Shall  wear  it  by  and  by ; 
A  crown  of  brightest  glory, 

AYhich  He  will  then  bestow 
On  those  who  found  His  favour 

And  loved  His  name  below. 

There's  a  song  for  little  children 

Above  the  bright  blue  sky, 
A  song  that  will  not  weary, 

Though  sung  continually  ; 
A  song  which  even  Angels 

Can  never,  never  sing  ; 
They  know  not  Christ  as  Saviour, 

But  worship  Him  as  King. 

There's  a  robe  for  little  children 
Above  the  bright  blue  sky; 


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And  a  harp  of  sweetest  music, 

And  palms  of  victory. 
All,  all  above  is  treasured, 

And  found  in  Christ  alone ; 
Lord,  grant  Thy  little  children 

To  know  Thee  as  their  own.     Amen. 

11  He  shall  give  His  Angels  charge  over  thee,  to 
keep  thee  in  all  thy  v:ays"       L. M. 

622   Around  the  throne  of  God  a  band 

Of  glorious  Angels  ever  stand  ;  [hold, 

Bright  things   they  see,   sweet  harps  they 
And  on  their  heads  are  crowns  of  gold. 

Some  wait  around  Him,  ready  still 
To  sing  His  praise  and  do  His  will ; 
And  some,  when  He  commands  them,  go 
To  guard  His  servants  here  below. 

Lord,  give  Thy  Angels  every  day 
Command  to  guide  us  on  our  way, 
And  bid  them  every  evening  keep 
Their  watch  around  us  while  we  sleep. 

So  shall  no  wicked  thing  draw  near, 
To  do  us  harm  or  cause  us  fear  ; 
And  we  shall  dwell,  when  life  is  past, 
With  Angels  round  Thy  Throne  at   last. 

[Amen. 


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"  Thou  shalt  not  delay  to  offer  the  first  of  thy 
ripe  fruits ."  L.  M. 

623   Fair  waved  the  golden  corn 
In  Canaan's  pleasant  land, 
When  full  of  joy,  some  shining  morn, 
AVent  forth  the  reaper-band. 

To  God  so  good  and  great 
Their  cheerful  thanks  they  pour, 
Then  carry  to  His  temple-gate 
The  choicest  of  their  store. 

Like  Israel,  Lord,  we  give 
Our  earliest  fruits  to  Thee, 
And  pray  that,  long  as  we  shall  live 
AVe  may  Thy  children  be. 

Thine  is  our  youthful  prime, 
And  life  and  all  its  powers ; 
Be  with  us  in  our  morning  time 
And  bless  our  evening  hours. 

In  wisdom  let  us  grow, 
As  years  and  strength  are  given, 
Then  we  may  serve  Thy  Church  below, 
And  join  Thy  Saints  in  heaven.     Amen. 


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u  My  song  shall  be  alway  of  the  loving-kindness  of 
the  Lord."  8  of  7. 

624  Come,  sing  with  holy  gladness, 

High  Alleluias  sing, 
Uplift  your  load  Hosannas 

To  Jesus,  Lord  and  King; 
Sing,  boys,  in  joyful  chorous 

Your  hymn  of  praise  to-day, 
And  sing,  ye  gentle  maidens, 

Your  sweet  responsive  lay. 

'Tis  good  for  boys  and  maidens 

Sweet  hymns  to  Christ  to  sing, 
'Tis  meet  that  children's  voices 

Should  praise  the  children's  King ; 
For  Jesus  is  salvation, 

And  glory,  grace  and  rest, 
To  babe,  and  boy,  and  maiden 

The  one  Redeemer  blest. 

O  boys,  be  strong  in  Jesus, 

To  toil  for  Him  is  gain, 
And  Jesus  wrought  with  Joseph 

With  chisel,  saw  and  plane; 
O  maidens,  live  for  Jesus, 

Who  was  a  maiden's  son, 


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Be  patient,  pure  and  gentle 
And  perfect  grace  begun. 

Soon  in  the  golden  city 

The  boys  and  girls  shall  play, 
And  through  the  dazzling  mansions 

Rejoice  in  endless  day ; 
O  Christ,  prepare  Thy  children 

With  that  triumphal  throng 
To  pass  the  burnished  portals, 

And  sing  the  eternal  song.     Amen. 

"Behold,  I  have  given  him  for  .  .  .  a  leader  and 
commander  of  the  people." 

12  of  6.  5. 
625  Brightly  gleams  our  banner 
Pointing  to  the  sky, 
Waving  wanderers  onward 
To  their  home  on  high. 
Journeying  o'er  the  desert, 

Gladly  thus  we  pray, 
And  with  hearts  united 
Take  our  heavenward  way. 
Brightly  gleams  our  banner 

Pointing  to  the  sky, 
Waving  wanderers  onward 
To  their  home  on  high. 


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Jesu,  Lord  and  Master, 

At  Thy  sacred  Feet, 
Here  with  hearts  rejoicing 

See  Tiiy  children  meet; 
Often  have  we  left  Thee, 

Often  gone  astray  ; 
Keep  us,  mighty  Saviour, 

In  the  narrow  way. 

Brightly  gleams,  &c. 

All  our  days  direct  us 

In  the  way  we  go, 
Lead  us  on  victorious 

Over  every  foe  ; 
Bid  Thine  Angels  shield  us 

When  the  storm-clouds  lour, 
Pardon,  Lord,  and  save  us 

In  the  last  dread  hour. 
Brightly  gleams.  Arc. 

Then  with  Saints  and  Angels 

May  we  join  above, 
Offering  prayers  and  praises 

At  Thy  throne  of  love ; 
When  the  toil  is  over, 

Then  comes  rest  and  peace, 
Jesus  in  His  beauty, 


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Songs  that  never  cease. 

Brightly  gleams,  &e.     Amen. 

"  Young  men  and  maidens,  old  men  and  chil- 
dren, praise  the  name  of  the  Lord." 

P.  M. 
626  Rejoice,  ye  pure  in  heart, 

Rejoice,  give  thanks  and  sing  ; 
Your  festal  banner  wave  on  high, 
The  cross  of  Christ  your  King. 

Bright  youth  and  snow-crowned  age, 
Strong  men  and  maidens  meek, 
Raise  high  your  free  exulting  song, 
God's  wondrous  praises  speak. 

Yes,  onward,  onward  still, 
With  hymn,  and  chant,  and  song,    [aisle. 
Through   gate,    and  porch,  and  colum  ie«l 
The  hallowed  pathways  throng. 

With  all  the  Angel  choirs, 
With  all  the  saints  on  earth, 
Pour  out  the  strains  of  joy  and  bliss, 
True  rapture,  noblest  mirth. 

Your  clear  Hosannas  raise, 
And  Alleluias  loud  ; 


2G5 

"Wliilst  answering  echoes  upward  iloat, 
Like  wreaths  of  incense  cloud. 

With  voice  as  full  and  strong 
A-  ocean's  Burging  praise, 

Send  forth  the  hymns  our  father's  loved, 
Tin1  psalms  of  ancient  days. 

V'  s,  on,  through  life's  long  path. 
Still  chanting  as  ye  go. 
From  youth  to  age,  through  night  and  day. 
In  u'ladness  and  in  woe. 

Still  lift  your  standard  high, 
Still  inarch  in  firm  array, 
As  warriors  through  the  darkness  toil 
Till  dawns  the  golden  day. 

At  last  the  inarch  shall  end, 
The  wearied  ones  shall  rest. 
The  pilgrims  find  their  Father's  house, 
Jerusalem  the  blest. 

Then  on,  ye  pure  in  heart, 
Rejoice,  give  thanks  and  sing; 
Your  festal  bannei  wave  on  high, 
The  cross  of  Christ,  your  King. 


